A study protocol on the situational analysis on the current practice of screening and treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
- Author:
Karina Q. De Sagun-Bella
1
;
Theresa Gladiola B. Merca
1
;
Jane Melissa L. Lim
1
;
Alvina Pauline D. Santiago
1
,
2
;
Pearl Tamesis-Villalon
1
,
2
;
Andreas Mueller
3
;
Leo D.P. Cubillan
1
,
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Ischemic retinopathy; Childhood blindness
- MeSH: Retinopathy of Prematurity;
- From: Philippine Journal of Ophthalmology 2013;38(2):94-102
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Objective:The study protocolaims to provide an overview of the current practice of screening and treatment of
ROP in the selected, to estimate the proportion of childhood blindness due to ROP and assess the number of
premature babies at risk for ROP.
Methods:The study protocol is a descriptive, cross sectional study design using survey questionnaire to be sent out to pediatric ophthalmologists, vitreo-retina specialists and division heads of the neonatal intensive care units of different hospitals in a selected area. Student records and medical abstracts from local schools for the blind will be obtained and will be reviewed. All qualitative data will be reported by frequency distribution and percentages. Extrapolation on the proportion of ROP in the area will be done.
Conclusion:Results from the study can show an overview of the current situation of ROP in a selected area and provide the framework for recommendations for programs aimed providing criteria for timely screening and treatment of ROP to prevent complications such as childhood visual impairment and blindness in the country. - Full text:PJO 67.pdf
