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Teleconsultation in ophthalmology between hospitals (Rennes/Janzé) and retirement homes
Published on 18 August 2021
France
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About this good practice
The objective is to increase the number of diagnostics and
therapeutics acts in 3 residences for dependent elderlies (EPHADs)
around the city of Janzé. The service was then extended to much more senior retirement homes as the demand is still increasing.
A technical ophthalmology platform has been set up in one of the
3 residences for dependent elderlies. It is similar to the platform of the University Hospital of
Rennes. Tests are conducted by an orthoptist and transferred to an
ophthalmologist of the CHU of Rennes.
Consultation last 30 to 45 minutes and transfer lasts 10 minutes.
therapeutics acts in 3 residences for dependent elderlies (EPHADs)
around the city of Janzé. The service was then extended to much more senior retirement homes as the demand is still increasing.
A technical ophthalmology platform has been set up in one of the
3 residences for dependent elderlies. It is similar to the platform of the University Hospital of
Rennes. Tests are conducted by an orthoptist and transferred to an
ophthalmologist of the CHU of Rennes.
Consultation last 30 to 45 minutes and transfer lasts 10 minutes.
Resources needed
40,000 euros allocated by the Health regional agency (ARS).
Evidence of success
Results
(March 2019)
25 consultations since the start in 2018
150 people can benefit from the service (1 EHPAD now, 3 in the next future).
Half a day per week dedicated to these consultations (5 to 6 patients)
(March 2019)
25 consultations since the start in 2018
150 people can benefit from the service (1 EHPAD now, 3 in the next future).
Half a day per week dedicated to these consultations (5 to 6 patients)
Potential for learning or transfer
Increasing demand and needs in this sector – The experience can be transferred to other EU Regions
Good practice owner
You can contact the good practice owner below for more detailed information.
Organisation
University Hospital of Rennes, Hospital of Janzé, Retirement homes
France
Contact
European projects Manager