Journal article
Correcting Indigenous Australians' refractive error and presbyopia
MD Anjou, AI Boudville, HR Taylor
Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology | WILEY-BLACKWELL | Published : 2013
Abstract
Background: This paper aims to identify the barriers and solutions for refractive error and presbyopia vision correction for Indigenous Australians. Design: A qualitative study, using semistructured interviews, focus groups, stakeholder workshops and consultation, conducted in community, private practice, hospital, non-government organization and government settings. Participants: Five hundred and thirty-one people participated in consultations. Methods: Data were collected at 21 sites across Australia. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 289 people working in Indigenous health and eye care sectors; focus group discussions with 81 community members; stakeholder workshops involving ..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge and thank the many community members, colleagues and stakeholders who were consulted and participated in the project. Robyn McNeil was part of the project team for community and sector consultations in Victoria, and Garang Dut researched background information on the jurisdictional spectacle schemes. (RJM and GD were employed by The University of Melbourne). The project was conducted with the support of Harold Mitchell Foundation, The Ian Potter Foundation, Greg Poche AO and The University of Melbourne.