Evaluation of the patient-centric principle in the organization of medical care and prevention of open-angle glaucoma progression.

OBJECTIVE

Aim: To investigate the patient-centred principle in preventing and providing medical care for open-angle glaucoma.

PATIENTS AND

METHODS

Materials and

Methods

A systematic approach was implemented using a comprehensive set of methods. A self-developed questionnaire was used to collect data. The patient survey was conducted from 1 May 2024 to 30 August 2024. A targeted selection of respondents who underwent surgical treatment for primary open-angle glaucoma from all regions of Ukraine was applied using the main array method (N = 1000).

RESULTS

Results

The study revealed that satisfaction with ophthalmological care was expressed by more than 90% ± 0.95% of respondents (rate per 100 respondents ± standard error). A hereditary predisposition to glaucoma was identified in 20% ± 1.26% of respondents. In more than 80% ± 1.26% of cases, glaucoma was detected by an ophthalmologist, while in more than 17% ± 1.88% of cases, it was identified by a family doctor.

CONCLUSION

Conclusions

In order to defect glaucoma early and monitor the progression of the disease, there is a need for informational and methodological work with primary care doctors, implementation of algorithms for preventive examinations of patients. Patient awareness regarding the safety and effectiveness of glaucoma surgery affects the timeliness of surgical intervention and vision preservation.