Optimizing Diabetic Retinopathy Screening at Primary Health Centres in India: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
The results of the study suggest the prioritization of an annual tele-supported DR screening programme in India. They also highlight the importance of the adoption of an integrated approach and functional linkage between eye care and diabetes care, to intensify efforts directed at improving glycaemic control, and to facilitate early DR detection and management.
Authors
- Akashdeep Singh Chauhan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6791-2221)
- Atul Kotwal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4592-7814)
- Parul Chawla Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3630-5300)
- Ranjan Choudhury
- Neha Purohit
- Sandeep Buttan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2119-7493)
- Shankar Prinja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7719-6986)
- Vishali Gupta
Institutions
- Sightsavers (GB)
- National Health Systems Resource Centre (IN)
- Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (IN)
- Public Health Foundation of India (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PharmacoEconomics - Open
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s41669-025-00572-4
- Primary Topic
- Retinal Imaging and Analysis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation