Setting up and improving retinopathy of prematurity programs: interaction of neonatology, nursing, and ophthalmology.
Darlow, Brian A;
Gilbert, Clare E;
Quiroga, Ana M;
(2013)
Setting up and improving retinopathy of prematurity programs: interaction of neonatology, nursing, and ophthalmology.
Clinics in perinatology, 40 (2).
pp. 215-227.
ISSN 0095-5108
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clp.2013.02.006
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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) programs require collaboration between neonatologists, ophthalmologists, nurses, and allied health personnel, together with parents. The concept of a ROP program will vary according to the setting. However, in every situation there should be 2 main aspects: primary prevention of ROP through better overall care, and secondary prevention through case detection (often called screening), treatment, and follow-up. ROP programs will have different content and emphasis according to whether the setting is in an economically advanced or developing country.
