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Research Best Practices for Eye Stroke Vision Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study
Kimberly Hreha1,2, Nathan A Boucher3,4,5, Brian Mac Grory6
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Occupational Therapy Doctorate Division, School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Current Eye Research
|January 28, 2025
Summary
Successful recovery after central retinal artery occlusion (eye stroke) involves independence and family support. Improving research participation requires addressing accessibility barriers and enhancing support strategies for visually impaired individuals.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- Central retinal artery occlusion (eye stroke) causes significant visual impairment and functional deficits.
- Understanding recovery factors and optimizing research participation is crucial for improving patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors and measures for successful recovery after an eye stroke.
- To explore barriers and facilitators for successful research participation among eye stroke survivors.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study utilizing the 5Ts Framework for semi-structured interviews.
- Descriptive content analysis with an inductive approach.
- Inclusion of eye stroke survivors, care partners, and healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- Four emergent themes: returning to full independence, family support, strategies for participation, and lack of accessibility.
- Key strategies for research participation include adequate lighting and family involvement.
- Lack of accessibility to research sites emerged as a significant barrier.
Conclusions:
- Family support and environmental modifications (e.g., lighting) are vital for research engagement.
- Addressing accessibility inequities is essential for inclusive research.
- Findings inform research process development and clinical implementation for eye stroke survivors.
