Interdisciplinary Health Care

What is required to achieve best patient outcomes for those with diabetes?

Coordinated, ongoing care

What is health care trending towards?

More holistic approach to managing chronic conditions.

What agencies believe that optometry has an important role in the management of chronic disease?

NDEP

What are two models of team care delivery?

PCMH: patient-centered medical homes
ACO: accountable care organizations

What initiative has the NDEP developed to support a team-based approach to diabetes care?

The NDEP developed the PPOD (Pharmacist, Podiatrist, Optometrist, and Dentist) initiative as a template for coordinated, team-based care of diabetic patients.

What is beneficial about the PPOD?

The team approach can work to reduce unnecessary complications in patients with diabetes and facilitate a targeted group of health professionals to coordinate care.

What populations have higher prevalence of systemic diseases that have ocular manifestations?

Visually impaired population

How have eye care practitioners contributed to chronic condition management?

They have successfully facilitated improved ongoing care, especially in the diabetic population.

What condition is often used as a model for coordinated chronic care management?

Diabetes, though evidence suggests this approach is also needed for other chronic diseases.

Why are FQHCs important in healthcare delivery?

They provide comprehensive services to many medically vulnerable individuals.

How do FQHCs perform in managing chronic conditions?

They coordinate care for many patients with chronic conditions and achieve outcomes that meet or exceed national standards.

What is a goal of FQHCs regarding barriers to care?

They work to limit as many barriers as possible to care delivery.

What is a major issue with vision care in FQHCs?

Comprehensive vision services are lacking despite high prevalence of vision problems.

Which profession provides most vision care in FQHCs?

Optometry provides more vision care services than ophthalmology in FQHCs.

Why are there limited on-site vision care facilities in FQHCs?

Because vision care is often not perceived as an immediate priority.