In:
Australian Journal of Rural Health, Wiley, Vol. 21, No. 6 ( 2013-12), p. 329-335
Abstract:
To estimate the costs of the extra resources required to close the gap of vision between I ndigenous and non‐ I ndigenous A ustralians. Design Constructing comprehensive eye care pathways for I ndigenous A ustralians with their related probabilities, to capture full eye care usage compared with current usage rate for cataract surgery, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy using the best available data. Setting Urban and remote regions of A ustralia. Interventions The provision of eye care for cataract surgery, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy. Main outcome measures Estimated cost needed for full access, estimated current spending and estimated extra cost required to close the gaps of cataract surgery, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy for I ndigenous A ustralians. Results Total cost needed for full coverage of all three major eye conditions is $45.5 million per year in 2011 A ustralian dollars. Current annual spending is $17.4 million. Additional yearly cost required to close the gap of vision is $28 million. This includes extra‐capped funds of $3 million from the C ommonwealth G overnment and $2 million from the S tate and T erritory G overnments. Additional coordination costs per year are $13.3 million. Conclusions Although available data are limited, this study has produced the first estimates that are indicative of the need for planning and provide equity in eye care.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1038-5282
,
1440-1584
DOI:
10.1111/ajr.2013.21.issue-6
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2013
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2069573-1
