An initiative to improve follow-up of patients with diabetic retinopathy.

Sabhyta SabharwalKristen H KuoShiyoung RohLester H Lambert

Published in: Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) (2022)

Electronic medical record-based tools can successfully identify DR patients as being LTF, offering an opportunity for providers to re-engage patients in a timely manner. Future studies are needed to determine the long-term impact of patient re-engagement on DR outcomes and efficiency of clinical practice.

Keyphrases

diabetic retinopathy
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
clinical practice
prognostic factors
patient reported outcomes
social media
quality improvement
skeletal muscle
metabolic syndrome
optical coherence tomography
weight loss
insulin resistance