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Association between frailty and dual sensory loss: hearing and vision
, 2021 Dual sensory loss (DSL) refers to the presence of both hearing- and vision- loss. The objective of this study was to explore the link between frailty and DSL in older adults. This cross-sectional study was conducted in a public health rehabilitation center with one hundred seven older adults Participants with hearing loss had significantly higher ...
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Development, Wellbeing, and Lifelong Learning in Individuals with a Dual Sensory Loss
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Accommodating Dual Sensory Loss in Everyday Practice
Perspectives on Gerontology, 2014Dual sensory impairment is increasingly prevalent in people over age 65. The combination of vision loss and hearing loss impacts not only day-to-day function from the perspective of the patient, but must also be considered by the speech-language pathologist working with older people in health care settings. This article will discuss the implications of
Katharina V. Echt, Gabrielle H. Saunders
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Journal of Affective Disorders
Previous studies have suggested the dual sensory loss (DSL) is linked to depression, and that they are associated with higher healthcare expenditures, respectively. However, the association between DSL, depression and healthcare expenditures remains ambiguous.The current study aims to examine the association between DSL, depression and healthcare ...
Xinnan Du +8 more
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Previous studies have suggested the dual sensory loss (DSL) is linked to depression, and that they are associated with higher healthcare expenditures, respectively. However, the association between DSL, depression and healthcare expenditures remains ambiguous.The current study aims to examine the association between DSL, depression and healthcare ...
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Haptic Glove for Braille Interpretation for People with Acquired Dual Sensory Loss (ADSL)
Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference, 2021This paper presents a design proposal for a prototype of an electronic system capable of converting and interpreting Braille. The device is addressed to solve interpersonal communication problems regarding people suffering from acquired deafblindness or ...
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Optometry and Vision Science
SIGNIFICANCE Several studies indicate that dual sensory loss (DSL) is related to cognitive impairment. However, there are still no conclusive data on the role of each individual deficit on cognitive performance when both co-occur in the same person ...
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SIGNIFICANCE Several studies indicate that dual sensory loss (DSL) is related to cognitive impairment. However, there are still no conclusive data on the role of each individual deficit on cognitive performance when both co-occur in the same person ...
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A relationship-focused investigation of spousal psychological adjustment to dual-sensory loss
Aging & Mental Health, 2018The relationship intimacy model of psychosocial adjustment to illness indicates that a patient's willingness to communicate about their illness, as perceived by the spouse, is a strong predictor of spouse relational and psychological well-being. Inspired by the relationship intimacy model, the current study examined the psychological adjustment of ...
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Risk factors for depression among older adults with dual sensory loss
Aging & Mental Health, 2009The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors that are associated with depression among older adults with dual sensory loss, evaluating variables typically associated with depression in an elderly population and variables related to sensory loss.Survey data was collected from a sample of 203 adults aged 55 years and older with significant ...
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Dual sensory loss: the effect of the care home environment
Nursing and Residential Care, 2008Julie Swann continues the discussion of dual sensory loss. The importance of the care enviroment in facilitating daily living tasks and the general management of the condition are explored.
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Relational strain in close social relations among older adults with dual sensory loss
The British Journal of Visual Impairment, 2019Objectives: The loss of both hearing and vision (dual sensory loss) affects communication and potentially challenges the ability to maintain healthy social relations.
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