Barriers, motivators and enablers for dispensing multifocal contact lenses in Mumbai, India.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To understand the potential barriers, motivators and enablers in dispensing multifocal contact lenses (MFCL).

Method

Two focus group discussions were conducted to design questionnaires regarding the prescribing habits for multifocal contact lenses (MFCL). Questions on potential barriers and motivators were included. The questionnaires were distributed among 133 eye care practitioners across Mumbai, India. Practitioners fitting one or less patient per month with MFCL completed the survey describing potential barriers, while those who prescribed more MFCL's per month completed the survey describing enablers and motivators.

Results

Responses from 102 practitioners were received. Most common potential barriers in prescribing MFCL were increased chair time (75%), l

SUBMITTER: Thite N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4314618 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature