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Living with Low Vision: Strategies Supporting Daily Activity.

Stacy Smallfield1, Sue Berger2, Brooke Hillman3

  • 1a Program in Occupational Therapy , Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis , St. Louis , MO , USA.

Occupational Therapy in Health Care
|October 19, 2017
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Older adults with low vision employ diverse strategies and devices to maintain daily living activities. A client-centered approach to low vision rehabilitation can maximize their independence and engagement.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Occupational Therapy

Background:

  • Low vision significantly impacts the daily living activities and independence of older adults.
  • Understanding the adaptive strategies used by this population is crucial for effective support.
  • Existing rehabilitation approaches may not fully capture the multifaceted nature of daily living challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the diverse strategies older adults with low vision utilize to support their daily living.
  • To identify key themes in the adaptive methods employed by this demographic.
  • To inform the development of more effective low vision rehabilitation programs.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive qualitative study design was employed.
  • Semistructured, audio-recorded interviews were conducted with 10 older adults experiencing low vision.
Keywords:
Assistive technologyenvironmentlow visionolder adultsproblem solving

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  • Interview data underwent coding and thematic categorization to identify patterns.

    • Main Results:

    • Four major themes emerged: device nonuse, sensory strategies and devices, environmental modifications, and resourcefulness.
    • Participants actively explored various devices and strategies to engage in meaningful activities.
    • Adaptations were made to accommodate both physical and social environments.

    Conclusions:

    • Older adults with low vision demonstrate significant resourcefulness in navigating daily life.
    • A client-centered, multicomponent, problem-solving approach is recommended for low vision rehabilitation.
    • Maximizing daily activity performance requires tailored strategies despite vision decline.