Kimberley eye health study

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus area:

  Indigenous

• Status:

  Completed

• Evaluated:

  No

Overview

The Kimberley eye health study aimed to document the history of eye health services in the Kimberley region and provide an evaluation of the recent programs in the region in order to improve service provision and health outcomes.

The study has now completed and the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council (KAMSC) has:

• documented the history of eye health services in the Kimberley region
• evaluated eye health services in the Kimberley and analysed diabetic retinal screening activities between 2004-2010
• trained Indigenous health workers and nurses in how to operate a digital retinal camera
• restored retinal screening programs across the Kimberley as part of chronic disease care
• further developed eye data record-keeping in a centralised database for Kimberley Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services
• facilitated the forthcoming appointment of a regional eye coordinator and trainer for the region who will support and coordinate eye health services, provide ongoing training in retinal photography and help to report on retinal screening coverage
• provided plain language reports of the study findings to all health services included in the study.

The KAMSC is currently writing up the findings for publication in a peer reviewed journal.

Abstract adapted from Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council Inc.

Contacts

Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council Inc.
Corner of Anne and Dora Streets
PO Box 1377
Broome WA 6725
Ph: (08) 9193 6043
Fax: (08) 9192 2500
Email: kamsc@kamsc.org.au

Links

• View report: Eye health in the Kimberley: plain language report 2011
• View information: Kimberley eye health study
• View contact details: Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council Inc.
• View website: Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services Council Inc.