CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM OF OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN

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https://doi.org/10.32782/2786-7684/2026-1-15

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children, ophthalmological care, management system, characteristics

Abstract

Introduction. The article is devoted to the topical problem of the modern health care system in Ukraine at this stage of the management system for ophthalmological care for children. The aim of the article is to present and characterize the developed system for managing ophthalmological care for children. In the methodological part, a systematic approach and structural and logical analysis were applied, which provided for the generalization and systematization of modern approaches to the organization of ophthalmological care for children. The main material presents a description of the modern system of ophthalmological care for children, based on Ukraine's current legislative framework and the World Health Organization's recommendations. The presented system includes an object and a subject of management, as well as a regulatory framework. Conclusions emphasize the need for a systematic approach to the organization and management of ophthalmological care for children to ensure its availability and quality.

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Published

2026-04-03

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PUBLIC HEALTH