Integration of hospital and community care for paediatric ophthalmology: A mixed-methods study.

Stephen C Y ChanParth R ShahKimberley TanBelinda Kate Ford Ann L Webber Lisa J Keay

Published in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2023)

This audit highlights access blocks and poor targeting of referrals to tertiary paediatric ophthalmology services in a metropolitan hospital. Integration with community practitioners was identified as an acceptable way to streamline services, and strategies that may support successful implementation in this setting were identified.

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