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Barriers to screening for diabetic retinopathy: the role of primary care providers
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Diabetes is a serious health concern that affects millions of people world-wide. The comorbidities and complications of diabetes are complex and require awareness within the healthcare system. Diabetic retinopathy affects a significant number of patients living with diabetes. Early detection through screening is recognized as the standard of care, in order to assess and monitor for diabetic retinopathy progression. Unfortunately, screening services are not always accessed, especially within the suggested time frames and frequencies. Currently there is limited data regarding the barriers that exist for individuals to access these crucial screening services. An integrative literature review approach was conducted to answer the research question: What strategies can nurse practitioners in the primary care setting use to promote screening for people living with diabetes to reduce their risk and progression to blindness from diabetic retinopathy? Four themes emerged from the findings which provided insight into determinants that affect diabetic retinopathy screening adherence: structural barriers to care, socioeconomic conditions, emotional barriers to accessing healthcare, and knowledge deficits. Discussion of three recommendations for primary care practice focus on: reassessing screening methods and intervals, activity sharing, and providing education. Implications for future research to enhance patient care are outlined. |
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Author (aut): Gayse, Sarah
Thesis advisor (ths): Barton, Sylvia
Thesis advisor (ths): Irving, Lauren
Degree committee member (dgc): Schiller, Catharine-Joanne
Degree committee member (dgc): Marceau, Raelene
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10.24124/2021/59156
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Degree granting institution (dgg): University of Northern British Columbia. Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner
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Primary care practice
Nurse practitioners
Diabetic retinopathy screening strategies and services
Economic and emotion factors effecting diabetic retinopathy
Access to care
Integrated review method
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1 online resource (ix, 66 pages)
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