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| Titre : |
Low vision rehabilitation services: Perceived barriers and facilitators to access for older adults with visual impairment |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Jennifer Kaldenberg |
| Année de publication : |
2019 |
| Article en page(s) : |
p. 466-474 |
| Note générale : |
doi.org/10.1177/0308022618821591 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
Health services accessibility low vision rehabilitation occupational therapy |
| Résumé : |
Introduction
The aim of this study is to describe the barriers and facilitators to accessing low vision rehabilitation services in Massachusetts, USA, and determine differences between communities with and without existing low vision rehabilitation services for older adults with visual impairment.
Method
A sample of older adults with visual impairment (n = 64) from both communities participated in the study. Barriers and facilitators to accessing the services were explored through focus groups and prioritized during one-on-one interviews, which allowed for comparison between communities.
Results
Twelve themes were identified: (a) bureaucracy and funding (public policy); (b) public awareness and stigma (community); (c) services available, knowledge of providers, care coordination, transportation (organizational); (d) people and lack of awareness of family/friends (interpersonal); and (e) income, health status, knowledge, self-advocacy, and time (individual).
Conclusion
This study provides insights into the perceived barriers and facilitators of accessing low vision rehabilitation services for older adults with vision impairment living in Massachusetts, USA. Key findings indicate the need for improved awareness of these services at the provider and consumer level, coordinated care, increased education on the efficacy of occupational therapy low vision rehabilitation services, client-centered care provided when the client is ready to accept services, and service provision that addresses sociodemographic factors. |
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in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol. 82 Issue 8 (Août 2019) . - p. 466-474
[article] Low vision rehabilitation services: Perceived barriers and facilitators to access for older adults with visual impairment [texte imprimé] / Jennifer Kaldenberg . - 2019 . - p. 466-474. doi.org/10.1177/0308022618821591 Langues : Anglais ( eng) in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol. 82 Issue 8 (Août 2019) . - p. 466-474
| Mots-clés : |
Health services accessibility low vision rehabilitation occupational therapy |
| Résumé : |
Introduction
The aim of this study is to describe the barriers and facilitators to accessing low vision rehabilitation services in Massachusetts, USA, and determine differences between communities with and without existing low vision rehabilitation services for older adults with visual impairment.
Method
A sample of older adults with visual impairment (n = 64) from both communities participated in the study. Barriers and facilitators to accessing the services were explored through focus groups and prioritized during one-on-one interviews, which allowed for comparison between communities.
Results
Twelve themes were identified: (a) bureaucracy and funding (public policy); (b) public awareness and stigma (community); (c) services available, knowledge of providers, care coordination, transportation (organizational); (d) people and lack of awareness of family/friends (interpersonal); and (e) income, health status, knowledge, self-advocacy, and time (individual).
Conclusion
This study provides insights into the perceived barriers and facilitators of accessing low vision rehabilitation services for older adults with vision impairment living in Massachusetts, USA. Key findings indicate the need for improved awareness of these services at the provider and consumer level, coordinated care, increased education on the efficacy of occupational therapy low vision rehabilitation services, client-centered care provided when the client is ready to accept services, and service provision that addresses sociodemographic factors. |
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Low vision rehabilitation services: Perceived barriers and facilitators to access for older adults with visual impairment in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 82 Issue 8 (Août 2019)
