Application of multivariate statistical analysis for evaluation of management of ophthalmological care to the population of the Orenburg region

The purpose of this study was to identify and study clusters (groups) of medical organizations of the Orenburg region with similar parameters, refecting the level of organization of ophthalmic care to the population. Material and Methods. The proposed method of evaluation is based on the use of the method of multivariate statistical analysis of the structure and activity of ophthalmological units of primary health care of the Russian Federation, with the allocation of groups of structures under research with similar evaluation characteristics and graphic representation of the results. Evaluation criteria are: availability of specialized ophthalmological care for the population, stafng level, overall and primary disease incidence, incidence on separate nosological groups, general and primary disability indicators. Results. Based on the data representative of the organization of ophthalmic care 50 medical organizations of the Orenburg region, providing primary health care were divided into 3 clusters. Indicators of the ophthalmic care management for each of the clusters were characterized. Conclusion. The results of the study allow us to identify groups of medical organizations that require diferent approaches in management decision-making in order to improve the ophthalmological service of an individual subject of the Russian Federation.