Determinants of low referral rates for ophthalmologic examination in people with type 2 diabetes in Hungary

Attila Nagy; Beata Nagy; Roza Adany; Janos Sandor

doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2013.09.014

Determinants of low referral rates for ophthalmologic examination in people with type 2 diabetes in Hungary

Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2013 Nov;102(2):e29-31. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2013.09.014. Epub 2013 Oct 1.

Authors

Attila Nagy¹, Beata Nagy, Roza Adany, Janos Sandor

Affiliation

¹ Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Public Health, Medical and Health Science Centre, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.

PMID: 24125864
DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2013.09.014

Abstract

GPs' and patients' socio-demographic characteristics were investigated as possible, determinants of ophthalmologic examination referral rates among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Female GPs were more effective among retinopathy-free patients, while male GPs among patients with retinopathy. It could be explained by the gender related authority-empathy balance, manifested, through communication style.

Keywords: Compliance; Diabetes; GP-gender; Ophthalmologic examination; Retinopathy.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adult
Aged
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / complications*
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology*
Diabetic Retinopathy / diagnosis*
Diabetic Retinopathy / epidemiology
Diabetic Retinopathy / pathology*
Female
Humans
Hungary / epidemiology
Male
Middle Aged
Odds Ratio
Prevalence
Referral and Consultation / statistics & numerical data*
Risk Factors