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In order to develop and maintain a high quality, large volume, sustainable cataract surgery programme, it is essential to be proactive about attracting patients instead of simply waiting for patients to arrive on their own. Despite the magnitude of the problem of cataract blindness in developing countries, studies have shown that only a small percentage of the people needing cataract surgery actually seek treatment. In other words, it is necessary to generate demand for the services of your institution (whether a hospital, eye clinic, or private ophthalmology practice) though community outreach. Outreach activities can increase productivity, quality of care, and cost effectiveness in cataract surgery programmes.
Abstract: Community Outreach Initiatives consists of purposes of community outreach, community outreach activities in various fields and more challenges in community outreach and how to overcome it for improving patient awareness and increasing the uptake of cataract services. Abstract: The Cataract Outreach Activities Protocol guides about the pre-camp activities such as monthly plan/weekly plan schedule, to contact the sponsor, explaining the sponsor about the camp procedures, suggest a suitable date and camp site, to give standard format of notice and poster for sponsor’s publicity, periodical meetings, transport management etc. and the camp-day activities such as to make ready op& IP registers, collect furniture, instructing the volunteers, collect patients, preparing medical records, arranging food, arranging transport to take the patients to the hospital etc. and the post-camp activities such as admitting and treatment of patients, to draw camp reports etc. A Flow chart of examination protocol at campsite and the standardized clinical protocol for the campsite is also given for good management. Abstract: This article introduces the concept of community ophthalmology and its application to the changing scenario in eye care services. It focuses on the shift from individualised care to community based eye care services and highlights the broad spectrum of conditions and circumstances that make community based services relevant today. Abstract: This article addresses the social, cultural and economic barriers which affects the patients from reaching the hospital and how to create awareness among patients about cataract surgery in developing countries. Abstract: This article deals with screening procedures in ophthalmology. It also highlights about various Types of Screening camp. Abstract: This article deals with how NPCB conducts eye health camps and programme for the community by identifying the cataract population. | ||||||
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There are various steps to be followed in outreach camps, it can be classified into pre camp activities, during the camp and post camp activities. All these steps must be planned prior to conducting camps for its effectiveness, we have provided you with some articles which deals with steps to be followed in outreach camps.
Abstract: This article reveals a Micro-Planning of how to manage surgeries in an eye care population by fixing target, providing options for surgical services based on the eye care population, Assessment of resources and how to monitor the Quality. Abstract: This article deals with how NPCB conducts eye health camps and programme for the community by identifying the cataract population. | ||||||
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Proper planning of each screening eye camp ensures that the maximum number of patients will benefit from each outreach program. Two axioms can be used in the organization of the camps: maximum community awareness, or marketing, of the eye camp; and a joint participation, or teamwork, between workers in the community and the Hospital. The Provider Hospital has developed a system that integrally involves the community around the chosen camp site so that the community as a whole is motivated to conduct the screening camp.
Abstract: This article gives an overview of how community resources can be utilised for organising effective outreach programmes to provide the essential eye care to the needy in the community. Abstract: This article deals with how the community workers play a vital role in participating in the camp activities conducted by Aravind Eye Care System. Abstract: This article provides in insight into the most common barriers to cataract surgery and an overview of the system Aravind used to overcome these barriers using volunteers from the villages. |
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Success of eye camp is a team effort. This is achieved when there are adequate number of staffs based on the OP expected from the camp also staff should have basic training required to do the job. We have provided you with number of staffs required based on the patients expected.
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Abstract: This is a model job description for the Camp Organisors. It clearly focuses the duties of the Camp Organisor, and how to manage the duties in an organized way. |
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A wide range of ophthalmic equipment is available for diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. We have provided you with the list of Equipments and Furniture needed based on the type of camp.
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In camp Patient Counselling helps people in understanding about the treatment, length of stay, cost, prognosis, and plan for their rehabilitation.
Abstract: This article deals with the counseling needs and the Aravind model of patient counseling in eye camps. |
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We have provided you with different model of outreach activities adopted by organisations like Aravind, Lumbini Rana Ambika eye hospital, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute and Christian Medical College.
Abstract: This article briefs you about the model of outreach program Aravind is following. Abstract: This article describes about how the Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, Punjab handles different types of the Mobile Services (Eye Camps) to reach the community. |
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We are delighted to partner with Janani who are planning to extend their service to Eye care. Janani is an innovative and adventurous social marketing and social franchising enterprise that improves people’s lives. It provides poorer people with affordable and safe options for family planning, health and reproductive health care through impactful and cost efficient interventions. Janani is a non-profit Indian society that leverages private sector resources to supplement public sector service delivery.
The programme works through three inter-linked networks:
Contact Janani at : www.janani.org |
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We welcome you to submit your own resources or recommending to us resources which can be added to this to make this website successful. This could be articles or books or slide sets or videos or CDs or posters just about anything. All the resources will be submitted to a Quality Check process and then only it will be added as a resource in our site. Please send the resource as an attachment with the abstract and guideline. Please click on the following link to submit your resources: Submit Eye Care Resource We are very much delighted to have partnership with other Resource Centres and Eye care websites. Hence we welcome you to become a partner of this website by submitting your website address. To submit please click on the following link: Submit Weblink We welcome you to post any eye care Training program, International Conferences and meetings, Educational symposia and related programs to the following address to display them in our Site Calendar. To submit an event, please click on the submit button including title of the event, dates, contact address, phone, fax e-mail and website address if exist for further information. We will review all the submissions and send notification of approval to the e-mail address provided. Submit Eyecare Event | ||||||
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