Development of a Culturally Adapted, Video-based Patient Education Intervention to Increase Diabetic Eye Screening and Teleophthalmology Use in Latinx Communities

This study aims to create a culturally tailored, video-based educational tool to encourage Latino communities to participate more in diabetic eye screenings and use teleophthalmology services. Diabetes can lead to serious eye problems if not regularly monitored, and these screenings are crucial for early detection and treatment. The study focuses on Latino patients because they may face unique barriers to accessing eye care, such as language and cultural differences. By using video testimonials from both Latino patients and clinicians sharing their personal experiences, the study hopes to make eye health information more relatable and accessible, ultimately improving eye care in this community. Participants in the study will watch videos featuring these testimonials, with versions combining both patient and clinician perspectives, or just one of the two. They will take an online survey to see which version is most effective. Some will also participate in focus groups, where they will watch the combined version and complete a survey before and after to measure changes in their understanding of eye health and trust in healthcare. The study will evaluate how well the video interventions increase knowledge about eye health and improve trust in healthcare services, which are key to encouraging more regular eye screenings.