Regional features formation of resource and personnel provision of ophthalmic care in Ukraine
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https://doi.org/10.32782/2077-6594/2024.1/17Keywords:
organization of medical care, resource and personnel support, ophthalmic careAbstract
The purpose of writing the publication was a retrospective analysis of trends in resource provision, detailing its personnel component to ensure the provision of ophthalmic care to the population of Ukraine of various ages. Research materials and methods. The primary material of the planned retrospective study was the statistical data copied from the official industry statistical reporting (Forms 17, 20, 21-A) across all regions of Ukraine (a total of 1,197 units, for the 15-year research period from 2003 to 2017). Research methods were: medical-statistical, content analysis, systematic approach and systematic analysis. Research results. A significant decrease in the number of inpatient ophthalmology beds (by 1.46 times for adults and by 1.4 times for children) was revealed, with a simultaneous increase in bed turnover (from 36.09 in 2003 to 49.18 in 2017). A decrease in the number of ophthalmologists (-21.4%), especially children's ophthalmologists (by 1.5 times) was established. When the average duration of a patient's stay in bed decreased (to 6.92 days for children and 7.06 days for adults), the relative indicator of the number of operative interventions on the organs of vision increased (+4.99%), especially microsurgical ones. Conclusions. The results of the conducted retrospective study revealed a reduction in the number of ophthalmology beds, a decrease in the number of ophthalmologists, especially for children (by 1.5 times). The identified regional features are a valuable basis for making balanced management decisions on the ground, especially regarding the planning of resource and personnel provision of timely specialized ophthalmic care for children.
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