Follow-up Survey on Hepatitis Virus Testing Among Ophthalmologists

In ophthalmology, preoperative hepatitis virus testing is commonly utilized, revealing high rates of positivity. In a previous study, our initial survey revealed that most ophthalmologists did not consistently explain the results of hepatitis virus testing or refer those with positive test results to specialists. In the follow-up survey, we found that 86.2% and 13.2% of the ophthalmologists always and sometimes explained positive test results, respectively, and that 42.7% and 41.7% of the ophthalmologists always and never explained negative test results, respectively. Moreover, 35% of the ophthalmologists reported that they implemented the specialist referral of patients with positive test results. Hospital employment and awareness of hepatitis coordinators were identified as key factors (odds ratio, 2.21 and 1.88, respectively). The improved communication of results and specialist referrals compared to the previous survey indicated progress in hepatitis management and patient care outcomes.

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Kanzo
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2025-09-01
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https://doi.org/10.2957/kanzo.66.407
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Hepatitis B Virus Studies
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Abstract

In ophthalmology, preoperative hepatitis virus testing is commonly utilized, revealing high rates of positivity. In a previous study, our initial survey revealed that most ophthalmologists did not consistently explain the results of hepatitis virus testing or refer those with positive test results to specialists. In the follow-up survey, we found that 86.2% and 13.2% of the ophthalmologists always and sometimes explained positive test results, respectively, and that 42.7% and 41.7% of the ophthalmologists always and never explained negative test results, respectively. Moreover, 35% of the ophthalmologists reported that they implemented the specialist referral of patients with positive test results. Hospital employment and awareness of hepatitis coordinators were identified as key factors (odds ratio, 2.21 and 1.88, respectively). The improved communication of results and specialist referrals compared to the previous survey indicated progress in hepatitis management and patient care outcomes.

KanzoVol. 66(9)
Gunma University (JP), Saga University (JP), Tohoku University Hospital (JP), National Center for Global Health and Medicine (JP), Kurume University Medical Center (JP), Saiseikai Shimonoseki General Hospital (JP), National Hospital Organization Takasaki Medical Center (JP), Minamiaoyama Eye Clinic (JP), Hokkaido University Hospital (JP), Graduate School USA (US)
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