Health Facilities for Primary Eye Care in Sultanate of Oman Primary Eye Care Study 2000
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2006, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Objective: Endeavor to improve (i) the quality of Primary Eye Care with the aid of an Eye Health Care Programme and (ii) the resourcing Primary Eye Care in Ministry of Health Institutions in 200. Method: In this descriptive study, staff were randomly selected from 84 health institutions and representing 36 primary health institutions to carry out quality assurance procedures. Ophthalmologists trained in this evaluation were field staff who evaluated the resource status, such as health staff, space for eye care delivery, instruments, materials for health education, referring cases (for continuous medical education of the primary health staff), drugs for eye care, etc., in each health institution. In addition to availability, the standards of eye care delivery were also estimated. Results: Te health institutes of Oman have adequate resources for Primary Eye Care. Additional requirement of ophthalmic loupes and medicaments would further improve Primary Eye Care in Oman. Conclusion: It is recommended that such a review of the health care programme and its resources and quality be periodically conducted as a part of a system of quality assurance in primary health care.
Authors and Affiliations
Rajiv Khandekar| Eye & Ear Care Department, DSDC, DGHA, Ministry of Health (HQ), Sultanate of Oman, Ali J Mohammed| Director General of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health (HQ), Sultanate of Oman
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