The impact of the Health Technology Board for Scotland’s grading model on referrals to ophthalmology services

Aim: To ascertain the impact of the Health Technology Board for Scotland’s grading model on referrals to ophthalmology services. Methods: An analysis was performed of the screening outcomes of 5575 consecutive patients, who were screened by the Grampian Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme betwe...

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Published in:British journal of ophthalmology 2005-07, Vol.89 (7), p.891-896
Main Authors: Philip, S, Cowie, L M, Olson, J A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Biological and medical sciences
Clinical Science - Extended Reports
diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic Retinopathy - diagnosis
Diabetic Retinopathy - epidemiology
digital photography
Female
Governing Board
Government
grading
Humans
Male
Mass Screening - methods
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Miscellaneous
Models, Organizational
Ophthalmology
Referral and Consultation
Scotland - epidemiology
screening programme
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Summary:Aim: To ascertain the impact of the Health Technology Board for Scotland’s grading model on referrals to ophthalmology services. Methods: An analysis was performed of the screening outcomes of 5575 consecutive patients, who were screened by the Grampian Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme between March and September 2003 according to the recommendations of the Health Technology Board and the Scottish Diabetic Retinopathy Grading Scheme 2003. Results: 3066 (55%) were male. The median age was 65 years. 5.4% were passed on to the level 3 grader and 3.4% were finally referred to ophthalmology services. 2.3% required re-screening in 6 months; 85% were screened without mydriasis; 11.9% had ungradeable images despite a staged mydriasis protocol. Time to complete grading was 32 days (22–45). Conclusion: The impact of the Health Technology Board for Scotland’s recommendations on referrals to ophthalmology services is modest and should be containable within existing resources.
ISSN:0007-1161
1468-2079
DOI:10.1136/bjo.2004.051334