Predicting changes in cataract surgery health outcomes using a cataract surgery appropriateness and prioritization instrument.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Determine whether items in a cataract surgery appropriateness and prioritization questionnaire can predict change in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and health related quality of life (HRQOL) following cataract surgery.

Methods

313 patients with a cataract in Ontario, Canada were recruited to participate. BCVA was measured using the Snellen chart. HRQOL was measured using a generic instrument (EQ5D), a visual functioning instrument (Catquest-9SF), and an appropriateness and prioritization instrument (17 items). Outcomes were measured preoperatively and 3-6 months postoperatively. Descriptive statistics were used to describe demographics and outcomes. For each appropriateness and prioritization questionnaire item, a one-way ANOVA was used to compare group means

SUBMITTER: Lim ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7842922 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature