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Assessing the Demand for Teleophthalmology in Florida Emergency Departments

机译：Assessing the Demand for Teleophthalmology in Florida Emergency Departments

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Background:Teleophthalmology programs are expanding, but have not been adapted into many emergency departments (EDs) in the United States. Introduction:Determining the potential demand for teleophthalmology services in the United States. EDs could enable development of new strategies to improve access to eye care in resource-limited regions. Methods:Telephone surveys were administered to ED physicians and nurses in Florida. Perceptions of ophthalmologist availability, equipment availability, and perceived utility of teleophthalmology services were measured. Results:Responses were from 104 of 207 facilities (50.2); 88/181 (48.6) designated as nonrural hospitals (NRHs) and 16/26 (61.5) as rural hospitals (RHs). NRHs reported a median of 1 ophthalmologist available on call compared with a median of 0 at RHs (p < 0.001). NRHs were more likely to have a slit lamp (98.9 NRH, 50.0 RH; p < 0.001) and tonometer (100 NRH, 75.0 RH; p < 0.001). On a scale from 1 (lowest) to 5, most (68/93; 73.1) perceived the value of teleophthalmology for remote consults as a 4 or 5. The most common perceived benefit of teleophthalmology use was to provide second/expert opinion (26.5 of responses). The most commonly cited perceived disadvantage was the physical unavailability of an ophthalmologist for examination and follow-up care (35.5 of responses). Discussion:RHs have less access to ophthalmologists and ophthalmic equipment when managing eye-related complaints in the ED. At both RHs and NRHs, providers face limitations in managing eye complaints and perceived teleophthalmology as a potentially valuable tool for remote expert consultation. Conclusions:Results suggest teleophthalmology services may be used to improve access to expert ophthalmic care, particularly in rural communities.

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