The Challenge
The rate of diabetic retinopathy (DR) is higher for Indigenous Australians than other Australians and a major cause of vision loss.
Access to regular screening is limited in rural and remote communities due to health and medical workforce shortages, and inconsistent outreach services.
Theory of Change
Anticipated Outcomes
Short-Intermediate Term
Increase in the number of diabetic people with access to retinal scanning
Improvement in Diabetes and Health Literacy
Increased Patient Satisfaction
Long Term Outcomes
Reduction in vision loss due to preventable retinopathy
Progress
Consultations
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Number of People with Diabetes Provided an Annual Retinal Check
Health Literacy
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Number of people attending education sessions held about diabetes
Quality
Patient satisfaction with access to diabetic retinopathy
LAST UPDATED:
NOTES:
15 April 2024
NOTE: Funding for the Clinic was announced in January 2024 and services will commence in the middle of the year.
References
Quinn N, Yang F, Ryan C, Bursell SE, Keech A, Atkinson-Briggs S, Jenkins A, Brazionis L; Centre of Research Excellence in Diabetic Retinopathy Study and TEAMSnet Study Groups. Screening for diabetic retinopathy and reduced vision among Indigenous Australians in Top End primary care health services: a TEAMSnet sub-study. Intern Med J. 2021 Nov;51(11):1897-1905. doi: 10.1111/imj.14971. Epub 2021 Oct 24. PMID: 33196133.
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