Inpatient Virtual Vision Clinic Improves Access to Vision Rehabilitation Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF]
Archives of Rehabilitation Research and Clinical Translation, 2021 Lotfi B Merabet +2 more
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Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences, 2022 BackgroundSpinal cord injury (SCI) results in long-term functional impairments that significantly impact participation and role in the community. Newly injured persons are often reintroduced to the community with significant deficits in knowledge ...
Jacqueline A. Krysa +10 more
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Multi-disciplinary Low Vision Care [PDF]
, 2001 Case reports for three patients with low vision due to different ocular diseases are presented. In each case, a different rehabilitation professional was the main provider of the low vision care needed to meet the patient’s goals.
Devereaux, John +3 more
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A Lightweight Approach to Localization for Blind and Visually Impaired Travelers
Sensors, 2023 Independent wayfinding is a major challenge for blind and visually impaired (BVI) travelers. Although GPS-based localization approaches enable the use of navigation smartphone apps that provide accessible turn-by-turn directions in outdoor settings, such
Ryan Crabb +2 more
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A protocol paper on the preservation of identity: understanding the technology adoption patterns of older adults with age-related vision loss (ARVL) [PDF]
, 2019 There are a growing number of older adults with age-related vision loss (ARVL) for whom technology holds promise in supporting their engagement in daily activities.
Carspecken P. F. +6 more
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Functional Outcomes of the Low Vision Depression Prevention Trial in Age-Related Macular Degeneration. [PDF]
, 2017 Purpose: To compare the efficacy of behavioral activation (BA) plus low vision rehabilitation with an occupational therapist (OT-LVR) with supportive therapy (ST) on visual function in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Methods: Single-
Casten, Robin J. +4 more
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Burden and Depression among Caregivers of Visually Impaired Patients in a Canadian Population [PDF]
, 2016 Purpose/Background. This study reports the degree of burden and the proportion at risk for depression among individuals who provide care to visually impaired patients. Study Design. This is clinic-based, cross-sectional survey in a tertiary care hospital.
Almeida, David +8 more
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Is it Advisable to Rehabilitate and Release Owls with Monocular Vision? [PDF]
, 2017 Defective vision is frequent in owls presented to rehabilitation centers. While there is a common consensus that completely blind owls should not be released, there is less certainty when considering owls with monocular vision.
Sainsbury, AW +2 more
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Effect of rehabilitation worker input on visual function outcomes in individuals with low vision: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial [PDF]
, 2016 BACKGROUND: Visual Rehabilitation Officers help people with a visual impairment maintain their independence. This intervention adopts a flexible, goal-centred approach, which may include training in mobility, use of optical and non-optical aids, and ...
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Cost-Effectiveness of In-House Versus Contracted-Out Vision Rehabilitation Services in England
Journal of Long-Term Care, 2020 Context: Vision rehabilitation (VR) services in England promote users’ health and wellbeing, and support all aspects of daily living through two dominant models: in-house and contracted-out VR services. The two models differ in terms of service delivery,
Francesco Longo +6 more
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