Key result
All-Russia statistics reveal territorial differences in diabetic retinopathy prevalence and outpatient follow-up care.
Why the study?
Issues remain in the system of medical care for patients with diabetic retinopathy in Russia, and statistical data are needed to assess care quality, plan resource distribution, and determine support across regions.
Observational
Yes
Highlights territorial disparities in diabetic retinopathy care in Russia and calls for better integration of ophthalmological and endocrinological services.
May guide regional DR resource allocation; leaves open whether integrated care improves outcomes.
In Russia, a complex approach to diabetes mellitus and diabetic retinopathy (DR) treatment is adopted, yet certain issues remain in the system of medical care for DR patients. The statistical data are important to assess the availability and quality of medical care in each region of the Russian Federation, to plan resource distribution, and determine the volume of medicinal and technical support. The article presents an analysis of the territorial differences of DR prevalence and of dispensary follow-up of DR patients. In order to eliminate certain territorial defects in the organization of medical care for such patients, an improvement of outpatient medical aid organization and a more effective interaction between ophthalmological and endocrinal health services is required.
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Нероев et al. (2023) conducted an observational in Diabetic retinopathy. Analysis of all-Russia statistics revealed territorial differences in diabetic retinopathy prevalence and dispensary follow-up, highlighting the need for improved outpatient medical aid organization.
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