The role of the community outreach program as an effort to increase the number of cataract surgery for residents in Department of Ophthalmology, Universitas Udayana
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Keywords
community outreach program, ophthalmology resident, cataract surgery
Abstract
Introduction: Cataract is the most common cause of blindness and its high prevalence still a global problem. The ability to perform cataract surgery is very important for ophthalmology residents. However, the stratified referral system resulted in a small number of targeted cases of surgery. Another alternative is to look for patients outside the main and network hospitals, called a community outreach program.
Methods: This is a descriptive study to asses the impact of Community Outreach program for ophthalmology resident in Universitas Udayana to reach the target number of cataract surgeries. Twenty-nine residents who had undergone a minimum of 4 semesters of residency and complete the Cataract and Refractive Surgery division for 6 months and had performed cataract surgery both in and outside Bali fill out a Questionnaire regarding cataract surgeries and Community Outreach program.
Results: Most ophthalmology residents of Universitas Udayana (86.2%) with a minimum of 4 semesters and have passed the Cataract and Refractive Surgery division for 6 months, performed only less than 5 surgeries at the main hospital. Cataract surgery performed at network hospitals provided a significant increase in surgery opportunities. However, it was still under target where only 48.27% of residents performed >15 surgeries. Community outreach programs held outside and inside the Bali island provide a significant increase in the number of cataract surgeries, with the addition of cases to more than 15.
Conclusion: The community outreach program helps residents increase the number of cataract surgeries.
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