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Vision self-management for older adults: a pilot study.

Tanya Leigh Packer¹, Sonya Girdler, Duncan P Boldy

¹Centre for Research into Disability and Society, School of Occupational Therapy, Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia. t.packer@curtin.edu.au

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Summary

The vision self-management (VSM) program improved participation and health in older adults with age-related vision loss (ARVL). Further research is needed to confirm these exploratory findings.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Ophthalmology
Rehabilitation Science

Background:

Age-related vision loss (ARVL) significantly impacts older adults' quality of life and independence.
Self-management interventions are crucial for empowering individuals to cope with chronic health conditions like ARVL.

Purpose of the Study:

To pilot test the newly developed 8-week vision self-management (VSM) program.
To assess the VSM program's feasibility and preliminary effectiveness in older adults with ARVL.

Main Methods:

A pre-and post-test design was employed with 12 older adults experiencing ARVL.
The primary outcome measure was the Activity Card Sort, assessing participation in life situations.
Secondary outcomes included general health and vision-specific domains.

Main Results:

Participants showed a statistically significant immediate increase in participation post-VSM.
While participation gains were observed at 12-week follow-up, they were not statistically significant.
Significant improvements were noted in general health and vision-specific domains.

Conclusions:

The VSM program shows potential for short-term benefits in participation and health for older adults with ARVL.
Exploratory findings suggest possible longer-term benefits, warranting further investigation.
The study supports the need for more rigorous research designs to validate the VSM program's efficacy.