Protocol for an individual-level, two arm, superiority RCT within an adaptive platform trial: Enhanced patient counselling and SMS reminder messages to improve access to community-based eye care services in Meru, Kenya
Luke Allen, Min Kim, Michael Gichangi, David Macleod, James Carpenter, Malebogo Tlhajoane, Sarah Karanja, Nigel Bolster, Matthew Burton, Andrew Bastawrous
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Background The Vision Impact Project (VIP) is a major community-based eye screening programme running in Kenya with the aim of promoting eye health for all. Previous studies embedded within the programme in Meru County have found that a third of people who are screened require care for an eye problem, however only half of these people manage to access outreach treatment clinics. Access varies between sociodemographic groups, and only 30% of young adults (18-44 years old) were able to access care. In previous mixed-methods work our team conducted interviews and surveys with non-attenders from this ‘left-behind’ group to explore what could be done to improve access.
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