Routine monitoring of outcomes is needed

Barrett and Elston highlight the need to treat congenital cataract early. 1 Congenital cataract is one of four key conditions targeted in the newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE), yet the outcome of this examination and subsequent management is not routinely monitored. The atlas methodolog...

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Published in:BMJ (Online) 2012-04, Vol.344 (7853), p.31-31
Main Author: Ni Bhrolchain, Cliona M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cataracts
Health outcomes
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases - diagnosis
Infant, Newborn, Diseases - epidemiology
Mass Screening
NEONATAL EXAMINATION
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Surgery
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Summary:Barrett and Elston highlight the need to treat congenital cataract early. 1 Congenital cataract is one of four key conditions targeted in the newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE), yet the outcome of this examination and subsequent management is not routinely monitored. The atlas methodology could also be used to monitor the proportion of children who have congenital cataract surgery by the recommended time, as well as the incidence of operative intervention for developmental dysplasia of the hip-a third condition targeted by NIPE.
ISSN:0959-8138
1756-1833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.e2731