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inThe British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Volume 78 numéro 7 (Juillet 2015) . - p.412-421

Titre :	Understanding the occupational performance experiences of individuals with low vision
Type de document :	texte imprimé
Auteurs :	Sarah E. Blaylock, Auteur ; Beth A. Barstow, Auteur ; Laura K. Vogtle, Auteur
Année de publication :	2015
Article en page(s) :	p.412-421
Langues :	Anglais (eng)
Mots-clés :	Activities of daily living  leisure  occupational therapy
Résumé :	Introduction Occupational therapy practitioners who provide interventions for adults with low vision need to understand challenges with occupational performance from the individual’s perspective in order to implement effective treatment. The purpose of this study was to understand self-described occupational behaviors of persons with low vision. Method This qualitative study included semi-structured interviews regarding the occupational experiences of 22 individuals with varying levels of vision impairment. Transcribed data were organized according to the areas of occupation reported in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Practice Framework. Results Participants described occupational performance of activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and leisure. Within each area of occupation, participants reported lighting, contrast, familiarity, and organization within the environment as facilitators or barriers to participation. Participants with increased vision loss relied heavily on assistive devices, task simplification, and others to perform desired occupations. Conclusion The information obtained in this study can assist practitioners in selecting more effective interventions to increase the independence and safety of individuals with low vision.
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[article] Understanding the occupational performance experiences of individuals with low vision [texte imprimé] / Sarah E. Blaylock, Auteur ; Beth A. Barstow, Auteur ; Laura K. Vogtle, Auteur . - 2015 . - p.412-421.
Langues : Anglais (eng)
in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Volume 78 numéro 7 (Juillet 2015) . - p.412-421

Mots-clés :	Activities of daily living  leisure  occupational therapy
Résumé :	Introduction Occupational therapy practitioners who provide interventions for adults with low vision need to understand challenges with occupational performance from the individual’s perspective in order to implement effective treatment. The purpose of this study was to understand self-described occupational behaviors of persons with low vision. Method This qualitative study included semi-structured interviews regarding the occupational experiences of 22 individuals with varying levels of vision impairment. Transcribed data were organized according to the areas of occupation reported in the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Practice Framework. Results Participants described occupational performance of activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and leisure. Within each area of occupation, participants reported lighting, contrast, familiarity, and organization within the environment as facilitators or barriers to participation. Participants with increased vision loss relied heavily on assistive devices, task simplification, and others to perform desired occupations. Conclusion The information obtained in this study can assist practitioners in selecting more effective interventions to increase the independence and safety of individuals with low vision.
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