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Analysis and synthesis
Published in Kirsti Malterud, Qualitative Metasynthesis, 2019
Laliberte Rudman et al. (2016) used Critical interpretive synthesis for a synthesis of research literature about risk and low-vision rehabilitation for older adults with age-related vision loss. They aimed to identify key guiding assumptions regarding risk and to discuss implications for what is and is not attended to in research and rehabilitation. The outcome of their literature search was 318 hits. After review, 83 were included for analysis. The authors found that risk based on assumptions aligned with a technico-scientific perspective is dominant, with risk conceptualized as an embodied, individual-level phenomenon that is to be determined and managed through objective screening and expert monitoring.
The Psychologist
Published in Stefano Federici, Marcia J. Scherer, Assistive Technology Assessment Handbook, 2017
Fabio Meloni, Stefano Federici, Aldo Stella, Claudia Mazzeschi, Barbara Cordella, Francesca Greco, Massimo Grasso
The management theme mostly characterizes physicians and refers to the need to manage the working team. Their accounts seem to have contributed particularly to this cluster construction. Working on a multidisciplinary team determines the necessity to consider different needs and points of view for these professionals. A comprehensive vision rehabilitation service seems to imply the necessity to work on the professionals’ interactions. Working together is not just a resource, as it calls for an additional job in order to overcome issues connected with the multidisciplinarity. In this cluster, the target is the team itself, and the professional function is focused on management and coordination, working on the professionals’ needs, rather than those of the person with the disability, and the rehabilitation process is not a vision-specific process.
Vision Impairment and Its Management in Older Adults
Published in K. Rao Poduri, Geriatric Rehabilitation, 2017
Rajeev S. Ramchandran, Holly B. Hindman, Silvia Sörensen
Comprehensive vision rehabilitation services include low vision evaluations and social work services to assess the needs of individuals with vision loss. The low vision specialist is often an optometrist and occupational therapist who can provide optical and nonoptical equipment to help with vision rehabilitation therapy. This therapy may use adaptive technology to assist orientation and mobility, occupational needs, and career training. The specific training is determined by functional loss and individual goals. Optical lenses, telescopes, and electronic devices are used to maximize the use of remaining vision. Magnification is helpful to read large print and see things at a distance. These devices may be higher power microscopes or hand-held magnifiers, computer-based video magnifiers using specialized software, or hand-held or spectacle-based telescopes or higher power plus lenses. Adaptive technology, including screen readers, computer technology, talking devices, and talking smart phones, cell phones, watches, and tablets are all being employed to assist those with vision impairment better navigate and interact with their environment.
An Evaluation of a Clinic-Based Low Vision Device Lending Library
Published in Occupational Therapy In Health Care, 2023
Noel C. Guidry, Laura K. Vogtle, Elizabeth A. Barstow, Katelyn W. Jordan
The American Academy of Ophthalmology (2020, p. 1) has asserted that “provision of, or referral to, vision rehabilitation is now the standard of care for all who are experiencing vision loss.” Optical devices and assistive technology are often used to maximize the use of a person’s remaining vision to complete activities. These devices may include spectacle magnifiers, hand magnifiers, video magnifiers and telescopes. Ophthalmologists and low vision optometrists can refer to occupational therapists to train individuals in the use of low vision devices within daily activities to promote functional outcomes. Since 2002, Medicare, the primary federal insurance program for older adults in the United States, has provided coverage of low vision rehabilitation through occupational therapy service provision (Department of Health and Human Services, 2002).
Impact of Lighting Assessment and Optimization on Participation and Quality of Life in Individuals with Vision Loss
Published in Occupational Therapy In Health Care, 2023
T. B. Øien, A. M. Jacobsen, S. T. Tødten, T. Ø. Russotti, P. Smaakjaer, R. S. Rasmussen
Studies which show that visual function measured in clinical settings is generally better than visual function measured at home stress the relevance of in-home evaluations (Bhorade et al., 2013). The majority of people with visual impairment and blindness are elderly. In Denmark, 77% of those with visual impairment are over 70 years old (Socialstyrelsen, 2019) and this will gradually grow to 82% by 2050 (Statistics Denmark, 2019). As the world’s population is aging the need for low vision rehabilitation is increasing (Perlmutter et al., 2013). Accordingly, lighting assessments are gaining ground in Danish services for people with low vision. However, the initiatives have, by and large, been implemented by individual consultants with varying degrees of lighting expertise, the procedures have been unstructured, and the effects have gone undocumented.
iPad Use Among Older Women with Low Vision: Follow-Up Focus Group Findings
Published in Occupational Therapy In Health Care, 2023
Stacy Smallfield, Clare Emmert, Lea Fang, Jennifer Kaldenberg
A potential solution to address the barriers of cost and device adherence while addressing occupational performance issues among older adults with low vision is the computer tablet (Kaldenberg & Smallfield, 2013; Mednick et al., 2017). Computer tablets may reduce the burden of cost as they have various functions that could potentially replace multiple devices. Specifically, the Apple iPad (iPad) has many features that are beneficial to older adults with low vision, such as high contrast screens and the ability to zoom in or enlarge text (Crossland et al., 2014). The iPad is also mainstream, which may be more appealing (Fok et al., 2011). A more mainstream approach to low vision rehabilitation can lead to 1) greater device acceptance; 2) greater usage; 3) reduction in self-consciousness about use of assistive devices; and 4) improved client outcomes.