Exploration of Management Workflow of Cataract Surgery in an Impoverished Population in Urban China

Haofeng Jiang， Haotian Lin， Bo Qu， Weirong Chen

Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center， Sun Yat-sen University， Guangzhou 510060， China

Toestablishmanagementmodeoffree cataract surgery workflow in urban China Workflow of initial screen and physical examination

Workflow of surgery，．hospitalization，．and return visits

Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the management workflow for free cataract surgery for a poverty alleviation program in urban China： The long blue vertical arrow denotes the direction of 5 large sections of the entire management mode， the short blue horizontal arrow denotes the direction of each small section，the small red vertical arrow denotes abnormal situations and recommended treatment during primary screening， preoperative physical examination， or nursing care．

Cataractpoverty-relief out-patient clinic triage and last preoperational examination by surgeon Last preoperational evaluation by nurses before waiting in the Day Ward

Clinical outcomes of a 15-month program conducted in Guangzhou

Discussion

Management mode improves work efficiency and properly utilizes human resources

Workflow management guarantees medical safety and averts the potential risk of medical malpractice

Psychological counseling during workflow management ensures the success of free cataract surgery projects

Workflow management mode of free cataract surgery projects in urban China promotes a harmonious relationship between doctors and patients