Recognition of ophthalmology consultation and fundus examination among individuals with diabetes in Japan: A cross‐sectional study using claims‐questionnaire linked data
Main finding · Fundus examinationResult — go to the resultAdjusted risk ratio 2.36 95% CI 1.65–3.38Authors' conclusion
Recognition of ophthalmology consultation recommendations was associated with better knowledge of screening frequency and higher participation in fundus examinations. Increasing awareness through healthcare provider recommendations may improve diabetic retinopathy screening rates, highlighting the need for targeted interventions to promote eye care among individuals with diabetes.
Study context
- Population
- Randomly sampled National Health Insurance beneficiaries with diabetes in Tsukuba City, Japan
- Participants
- 290 participants
- Exposure
- Recognition vs no recognition of ophthalmology consultation recommendations
- Outcome
- Undergoing fundus examination
Methodological detailssecondary analysis, claims-questionnaire linked data, weighted for sample extraction and response rates
- Secondary analysis
- Claims-questionnaire linked data
- Weighted for sample extraction and response rates
Main finding
Fundus examination
Adjusted risk ratio
2.36
95% CI 1.65–3.38
By group
As reported in the abstract
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Knowledge of screening frequency
Recognized ophthalmology consultation recommendations
- Proportion of all participants
- 47.6%
Visits to facilities with diabetes specialists
- Those visiting facilities with diabetes specialists more likely to recognize recommendations, know screening frequency and undergo fundus examinations
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