ESCRS - PPE.07 - Reformulation Of The Intra-Vitreal Injection Protocol For Noa+ At Uls Almada Seixal, Based On Recent Best Practice Studies: A Cohort Study

Reformulation Of The Intra-Vitreal Injection Protocol For Noa+ At Uls Almada Seixal, Based On Recent Best Practice Studies: A Cohort Study

Published 2025 - 43rd Congress of the ESCRS

Reference: PPE.07 | Type: ESONT Abstract | DOI: 10.82333/748h-rs23

Authors: Cátia Isabel Marranita dos Santos Duarte* 1 , Isabel Mesquita 2

1Instituto de Ciências da Saúde,Universidade Católica Portuguesa,Lisboa,Portugal;Ophthalmology,ULS Almada-Seixal, Hospital Garcia de Orta,Almada,Portugal, 2Ophthalmology,ULS Almada-Seixal, Hospital Garcia de Orta,Almada,Portugal

Purpose

The objective of this study is to validate the best practices currently in use following the reformulation of the intra-vitreal injection protocol at the Ophthalmology CRI of ULS Almada-Seixal, starting in 2025. This protocol is based on the most recent studies in the field and aims to assess the outcomes resulting from this change in clinical practice by comparing the first half of 2025 with retrospective data from 2022 to 2024 regarding the incidence of endophthalmitis.

Setting

NOA+ Clínic from ULS Almada-Seixal.

Methods

For the completion of this study, a retrospective cohort study was conducted, analyzing data from the years 2022, 2023, and 2024, followed by a prospective phase beginning in January 2025, after the reformulation of the intra-vitreal injection procedure guidelines.

Results

The results will enable a comparison of the incidence of endophthalmitis before and after the introduction of the new procedure guidelines, providing valuable support for the clinical best practices associated with this procedure.

Conclusions

As nurses, collaborating in the standardization of procedures and ensuring patient safety through the proper implementation of best clinical practices is essential. Staying abreast of new scientific evidence allows for improvements in the quality of care provided to patients, reduces complications associated with the procedure, and promotes patient satisfaction.