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Barriers to the Uptake of Eye Care Services in Developing Countries: A Systematic Review of Interventions
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Abdullah, Khadija Nowaira; Al-Sharqi, Omar Zayan; Abdullah, Muhammad Tanweer – Health Education Journal, 2013
Objective: This research identifies effective and ineffective interventions for reducing barriers to the uptake of eye care services in developing countries. Design: Systematic literature review. Setting: Only research studies done in developing countries were included. Method: The review is restricted to English-language articles published…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Guidelines, Check Lists, Intervention
Anxiety and Charles Bonnet Syndrome
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Geueke, Anna; Morley, Michael G.; Morley, Katharine; Lorch, Alice; Jackson, MaryLou; Lambrou, Angeliki; Wenberg, June; Oteng-Amoako, Afua – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2012
Introduction: Some persons with Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) suffer significant anxiety because of their visual hallucinations, while others do not. The aim of the study presented here was to compare levels of anxiety in persons with low vision with and without CBS. Methods: This retrospective study compared the level of anxiety in 31 persons…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Statistical Significance, Vision, Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Teaching in Medical Schools.
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Kalina, Robert E.; And Others – Journal of Medical Education, 1981
The results of two Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) surveys of ophthalmology teaching are reported. The results indicate that currently assigned time for teaching ophthalmology is limited and gradually declining. A main concern is that students learn proper diagnosis to avoid inappropriate referral. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Clinical Diagnosis, Curriculum, Higher Education, Medical Education