Inclusion of diabetic retinopathy screening strategies in national-level diabetes care planning in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes is a major public health concern, with approximately 80% of the burden falling on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is one of the most common microvascular complications of diabetes, and early detection through diabetic eye screening programmes is essential to prevent visual impairment and blindness. Careful planning at a national level is crucial for effective implementation of such programmes.

Methods

A scoping review was conducted, and the protocol was published previously to explain the methods in detail. Data were collected from databases and searches, including grey literature. Furthermore, consultations were conducted with key informants from LMICs.

Results

Lower-middle-income countries (29/50, 58%) and uppe

SUBMITTER: Curran K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9808973 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature