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People living with severe mental illness (SMI) have an increased risk of developing diabetes and are less likely to spontaneously report physical health concerns; they may therefore derive greater benefit from attending screening to prevent diabetic retinopathy.
We conducted a literature review to consider the uptake of diabetic retinopathy screening (DRS) in people with mental illness.
People with a diagnosis of SMI and those with self-reported mental ill-health have reduced attendance at DRS, within the context of poorer compliance with general diabetic care. Anxiety and depression were noted as barriers in attending DRS.
People living with SMI require additional support to benefit from preventative health programmes such as DRS. Further research could support a better understanding of barriers to attendance, allowing effective support systems to be developed.
- retina
- treatment other
- diagnostic tests/investigation
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Contributors Both authors made substantial contributions to the conception, design, acquisition of data and analysis of the work. Both authors were responsible for drafting and revising the work, and approving the final version to be published. Both authors are accountable for all aspects of the integrity of the work.
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