The Comparative Effectiveness of Telemedicine to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy

The Comparative Effectiveness of Telemedicine to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy

This project aims to: 1) evaluate the long-term effectiveness of telemedicine to detect diabetic retinopathy when compared to traditional surveillance methods, 2) identify the health belief factors related to adherence with annual diabetic eye exams, and 3) determine the cost-effectiveness of the telemedicine system from the perspective of the community clinic, the third-party payer, and the individual patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

• diabetic, at least 18 years old, patient at a participating health clinic