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  • Gerontology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Rehabilitation Science

Background:

  • Increasing prevalence of older adults with long-term vision impairment.
  • Age-related changes exacerbate everyday activity challenges for this population.
  • Technology offers potential solutions for supporting activity engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore everyday activity challenges faced by adults aging with long-term vision impairment.
  • To identify unmet support needs for activity engagement in this demographic.
  • To inform the development of effective technologies and interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-method approach utilizing the Aging Concerns, Challenges, and Everyday Solution Strategies (ACCESS) study.
  • In-depth, structured interviews with 60 adults aging with long-term vision impairment.
  • Content analysis with deductive and inductive approaches to code challenges and needs.

Main Results:

  • Detailed insights into challenges performing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as home maintenance, transportation, shopping, and health management.
  • Identified vision-related challenges and participation restrictions in activities requiring reading, navigation, and identification.
  • Emergent themes included personal limitations (physical, cognitive, financial) and environmental barriers (accessibility, technology, transportation).

Conclusions:

  • Contextual understanding of IADL challenges is vital for individuals aging with vision impairment.
  • Highlights opportunities for technology design and innovation to enhance participation in everyday activities.
  • Emphasizes the need for tailored support to address specific challenges and environmental barriers.