International collaboration for the development of clinical guidelines in low and middle-income countries: case study on the development of a national framework and clinical guidelines for diabetic retinopathy in Ghana.
Mwangi, Nyawira;
Amissah-Arthur, Kwesi Nyan;
Braimah, Imoro Zeba;
Sarfo-Kantanka, Osei;
Akpalu, Josephine;
Akrofi, Bridgid;
Boadi-Kusi, Samuel Bert;
Atiase, Yacoba;
Yorke, Ernest;
Gichangi, Michael;
+2 more...Faal, Hannah;
Addy, James;
(2022)
International collaboration for the development of clinical guidelines in low and middle-income countries: case study on the development of a national framework and clinical guidelines for diabetic retinopathy in Ghana.
Eye (London, England), 36 (Suppl ).
pp. 12-16.
ISSN 0950-222X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41433-022-02002-9
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BACKGROUND: Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness in many countries across the world. Ghana has seen a rise in diabetic retinopathy and is working on various strategies to prevent blindness. Clinical guidelines are seen as a promising strategy for improving quality and reducing cost of care. Little is known about the processes of collaborative guideline development in the African context. METHODS: This case study discusses the process of developing clinical guidelines for diabetic retinopathy in Ghana via a collaboration with the Kenya team that had previously developed guidelines for Kenya. RESULTS: The main lesson learnt was the ability to overcome challenges. The main output achieved was the draft national framework, guidelines and training slides on the guidelines. CONCLUSION: Horizontal international collaboration can aid development of clinical guidelines.
