Improving the timeliness of retinal exams
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Laura Edwards, DNP, RN; Andrew Nydegger, DNP, RN, CNE
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- Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA
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Abstract
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a deterioration of the retina due to damage caused by diabetes. This condition can cause vision distortion and blindness. Screenings for this condition are an important part of regular diabetes management. Currently there are more than 30 million people with diabetes mellitus. Veterans have a 2.5 higher rate of diabetes than the general public and are therefore at higher risk of DR. It is important that healthcare professionals treating diabetic patients routinely screen for this condition. Early detection can help guide care and prevent deteriorations that could lead to blindness. Currently, the national goal for the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) is for 91% of diabetics receive screenings for DR every 2 years. Many clinics across the nation fail to meet this goal. The local VA clinic rate was 81.72% for DR screening.
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2020-07-17T21:14:16Z
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Type | Poster |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | None: Degree-based Submission |
Format | Text-based Document |
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Evidence Level | Quality Improvement |
Research Approach | N/A |
Keywords | Electronic Clinical Reminder; Diabetes; Retinopathy |
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Grantor | Samford University |
Advisor | Buckner, Ellen |
Level | DNP |
Year | 2020 |
Conference Information
Name | Ida Moffett School of Nursing DNP Poster Presentation |
Host | Samford University |
Location | Birmingham, Alabama, USA |
Date | 2020 |
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