Sarishka Desai
Graduate Trainee, University of Connecticut Health
1 active project
Vision Threatening DR
Scientific Questions Being Studied
We intend to study the impact of socioeconomic disparities on rates of eye care utilization. It is important to understand who may be at greater risk of vision loss as vision impairment is associated with a compensatory increase in healthcare utilization, resulting in excess overall healthcare costs.
Project Purpose(s)
- Disease Focused Research (diabetic retinopathy)
- Population Health
Scientific Approaches
Differences in vision-related outcomes among distinct sociodemographic groups will be assessed using All of Us participants identified as having vision threatening Diabetic Retinopathy. Associations between socioeconomic factors (race, ethnicity, education, insurance status, language) and healthcare utilization will be determined using a binomial statistical model.
Anticipated Findings
We expect to find that patients with DR belonging to marginalized populations (racial minorities and/or of low SES) have
lower rates of eye-care utilization and are at greater risk of vision impairment and adverse health related outcomes. This work will pave the path for future more comprehensive studies using larger longitudinal data sources to better understand the burden of adverse vision and health related outcomes among vulnerable DR patients in the United States.
Demographic Categories of Interest
- Race / Ethnicity
- Age
- Geography
- Access to Care
- Education Level
- Income Level
Data Set Used
Registered Tier
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