Geographic availability to optometry services across Canada: mapping distribution, need and self-reported use
Abstract Background This research investigates the distribution of optometrists in Canada relative to population health needs and self-reported use of vision services. Methods Optometrist locations were gathered from provincial regulatory bodies. Optometrist-to-population ratios (i.e. the number of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-07-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-05499-6 |