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Effectiveness of an innovative and comprehensive eye care model for individuals in residential care facilities: Results of the residential ocular care (ROC) multicentred randomised controlled trial
REK Man, ATL Gan, M Constantinou, EK Fenwick, E Holloway, EA Finkelstein, M Coote, J Jackson, G Rees, EL Lamoureux
British Journal of Ophthalmology | BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP | Published : 2020
Abstract
Background To assess the clinical and patient-centred effectiveness of a novel residential ocular care (ROC) model in Australian individuals residing in residential care. Methods In this prospective, multicentred, randomised controlled trial conducted in 38 Australian aged-care facilities (2015-2017), 178 visually impaired individuals living in residential care facilities (mean age ±SD: 83.9±8.6 years; 65.7% women) were cluster randomised to ROC (n=95) or usual care (n=83) pathways. The ROC arm comprised a tailored and comprehensive within-site eye examination and care rehabilitation pathway, while usual care participants were given a referral to an external eyecare provider. Outcomes includ..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
This work was supported by the National Health and Medical Research Council grant (NHMRC #1046689). In addition, Ecosse Lamoureux was supported by a NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship (#1045280) and Eva Fenwick was funded by an NHMRC Early Career Fellowship (#1072987). CERA receives operational infrastructure support from the Victorian Government.