Teleophthalmology at a primary and tertiary eye care network from India: environmental and economic impact.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the environmental and economic impact of teleophthalmological services provided by a primary (rural) and tertiary (urban) eyecare network in India.

Methods

This prospective study utilised a random sampling method, and administered an environmental and economic impact assessment questionnaire. The study included 324 (primary: 173; tertiary: 151) patients who received teleconsultations from July to September 2022. The primary network (rural) used a colour-coded triage system (Green: eye conditions managed by teleconsult alone; yellow: semi-urgent referral within 1 week to a month, red: urgent referral within a day to a week). The tertiary network (urban) included new and follow-up patients. The environmental impact was assessed by estimating the potential

SUBMITTER: Rani PK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11269633 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature