Early detection through regular diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) is an effective method of preventing vision loss by enabling earlier intervention and timely treatment. It is recommended that all people with diabetes receive regular DRS, either annually or bi-annually. Current DRS practice in Canada, however, falls remarkably short of recommended DRS rates resulting in preventable vision loss.
In this project the investigators use population health-based approach to diabetes care. Linked provincial administrative data will be leveraged to consistently identify all those that have not had DRS in 425 days with the goal to improve outcomes, equity and potentially reduce the cost of care delivery.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
1. At least 18 years of age
2. Type 1 or type 2 diabetes as determined through linked provincial healthcare administrative datasets or primary care data using algorithms similar to provincial methods.
3. Attended the primary health care setting, with at least 1 visit to the centre within the past 10 years
Exclusion Criteria:
1\. Individuals identified as having received DRS (in the previous 425 days) by an ophthalmologist and/or optometrist or tele-ophthalmology/Tele-Retina.
Primary outcome measure(s)
The provision of a DRS status list to primary health care settings will increase the rate of annual DR screening in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have attended the centres. — 425 days To increase the screening rate of individuals who are at risk for DR within the primary care settings, and to refer to treatment those at risk of vision loss.
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
University Health Network
Toronto
Ontarioa
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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