Personalising screening of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy - qualitative evidence to inform effective implementation

Abstract Background Internationally, systematic screening for sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy (STDR) usually includes annual recall. Researchers and policy-makers support extending screening intervals, citing evidence from observational studies with low incidence rates. However, there is litt...

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Main Authors: P. Byrne, C. Thetford, M. Gabbay, P. Clarke, E. Doncaster, S. P. Harding, for the ISDR Study Group
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-020-08974-1