ReGAE 1: using the Shah-Cross model as an orientating framework in African-Caribbean glaucoma research.
The inter-relationship between health-care research, policy and service development is convoluted and difficult to articulate. This paper describes a framework for planning research into a range of ophthalmic conditions differentially associated with specific ethnic groups. It discusses the utility of the 'Shah-Cross Model' in mapping development of a glaucoma research project, and communicating its implications for local eye-care policy and ophthalmic services directed towards detection and management of primary open-angle glaucoma in the African-Caribbean population in the UK.
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Department of Ophthalmology, Birmingham and Midland Eye Center, City Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK. p.f.shah@talk21.com
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D044383:Black People / Q000523:psychology*; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005902:Glaucoma, Open-Angle / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000209:etiology; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D017146:Models, Organizational; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D006113:United Kingdom