Jeddah Retinopathy of Prematurity (JED-ROP) Screening Algorithm

• Main Authors: Lina Raffa MD, PhD (Author), Aliaa Alamri MD (Author), Amal Alosaimi MD (Author), Sara Alessa MD (Author), Suzan AlHarbi MD (Author), Sara AlNowaiser (Author), Huda Ahmedhussein MD (Author), Hashem Almarzouki MD (Author), Mansour Al Qurashi MD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

Background. The Jeddah retinopathy of prematurity (JED-ROP) algorithm, which is more specific to the population in Saudi Arabia, was established to decrease the number of infants screened without missing type 1 ROP cases. Methods. The data reviewed were birth weight (BW), gestational age (GA), weekly postnatal weight gain (PWG), and relevant perinatal risk factors. The sensitivities and specificities for detecting type 1 ROP were calculated. Results. Of the 502 infants included in the study, 148 developed ROP. The JED-ROP algorithm demonstrated 100% sensitivity and 38.9% specificity for recommending the screening of infants with GA ≤30 weeks and BW <1501 g and blood transfused <6 weeks and/or 3-week PWG <100 g in the type 1 ROP group. Conclusion. The JED-ROP algorithm can reduce the number of infants requiring ROP screening by 35.7% without missing type 1 ROP. The algorithm can be an adjunct to current national screening guidelines.

Item Description

2333-794X
10.1177/2333794X231182524