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Abstract #46556 Published in IGR 13-3
Predicting glaucoma diagnosis in an elderly sample: Revisiting the established populations for epidemiologic studies of the elderly
Howard DL; Kim MM; Hartnett MEJournal of the National Medical Association 2011; 103: 332-341
Though research has examined race as an important factor in defining the scope of glaucoma in the United States, further exploration into other specific factors may help inform the design of preventive services to decrease rates of blindness due to glaucoma among minority groups. Methods: This study examined glaucoma diagnosis among a sample of elderly patients from the North Carolina Established Populations for the Epidemiologic Studies of the Elderly. Results: Caucasians without diabetes are more likely to have a glaucoma diagnosis. In contrast, having diabetes was a marginally significant predictor of a glaucoma diagnosis among African American study participants. Conclusion: Identifying individual-level characteristics and different service-level issues that underlie specific ethnic groups may help to develop more precisely targeted interventions to improve a full range of health care services for elderly patients.
D. L. Howard. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy, Meharry Medical College, 1005 Dr D.B. Todd Jr Blvd, Nashville, TN 37208, United States.
Classification:
1.6 Prevention and screening (Part of: 1 General aspects)