Document Type
Conference Paper
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Disciplines
Health care sciences and services, Public and environmental health
Abstract
A situational analysis indicates a lack of eye health personnel who can and do refract. The logical course of action would be to train more eye health personnel. A conservative estimated annual burden of URE in lost productivity in Mozambique is $14,486,692. To achieve the V2020 target ratio, an extra 184 workers are needed in six provinces analysed.The analysis assumes the existing personnel are well trained and dedicate time to offering a refraction service. It also assumes that the patient receives the care they require. Other aspects of the situational analysis suggest this is currently not always the case. A more comprehensive analysis would look at the number of work hours each person dedicates to refraction and the outcome.
Recommended Citation
Thompson, S. et al 2011. Addressing the burden of uncorrected refractive error in Mozambique. American Academy of Optometry Annual Conference 2011, Boston, USA.
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Publication Details
American Academy of Optometry Annual Conference 2011.