JUSTIFICATION OF THE MANAGEMENT MODEL OF MEDICAL CARE TO PATIENTS WITH OPTIC ATROPHY

Summary. The number of patients with visual impairment in the world is growing steadily. Among the serious ophthalmic disabling diseases special place occupies optic nerve atrophy (ANA). The system of care needs improvement and effective management decisions. Purpose of our study was to justify the management model of medical care to patients with ONA. Materials and methods. The study was based on the experience of providing care to patients with ONA in the department neuroophtalmology SI “Institute of Neurosurgery named after A.P. Romodanov NAMS of Ukraine”. We analyzed data from 4000 patients with ONA, which were sent for further diagnosis and treatment strategy from medical institutions of all levels (primary, secondary and tertiary). We proposed a model management system of medical care patients with ONA. This model has the following elements: organizational, legal, structural and functional, resource economy and takes into account the socio-economic conditions of the region. The basis of organizational and legal integration element is the principle diagnostic and treatment process for optimal interaction between physicians related specialties. Studies management model of medical care to patients with ONA, presented its basic elements, which will optimize the medical assistance given category of patients.