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  • Ophthalmology and Public Health

Background:

  • Vision loss and blindness are leading causes of disability.
  • Patient activation remains an understudied area in the context of vision impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate patient activation levels in individuals experiencing vision loss.
  • To explore the relationship between patient activation and clinical outcomes such as missed appointments.

Main Methods:

  • The study included 146 participants with varying degrees of vision loss.
  • Visual acuity was measured, and the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) was administered.
  • Statistical analysis examined correlations between PAM scores, caregiver involvement, and clinic visit adherence.

Main Results:

  • A significant proportion of participants had visual acuities indicating moderate to severe vision impairment.
  • Lower Patient Activation Measure scores were significantly associated with increased missed clinic visits (p=0.017).
  • Participants with caregivers demonstrated lower Patient Activation Measure scores (p=0.002).

Conclusions:

  • Patient activation is a critical factor in managing vision loss.
  • Interventions aimed at enhancing patient activation may improve treatment adherence and clinical outcomes.
  • Further research should focus on developing targeted strategies to empower patients with vision impairment in their healthcare journey.