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Strabismic Adults' Expectations of Psychosocial Support From Healthcare Professionals-A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Anna Mason1,2, Katja Joronen3, Laura Lindberg2
1Faculty of Social Sciences, Health Sciences Tampere University Tampere Finland.
Health Science Reports
|May 7, 2025
Summary
Adults with strabismus (eye misalignment) desire psychosocial support including education, expert interaction, and peer guidance. This insight can enhance clinical care for patients experiencing the condition's psychosocial burden.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Psychology
- Quality of Life Research
Background:
- Strabismus significantly impacts adult patients' functional and psychosocial quality of life.
- Corrective surgery often improves quality of life, but psychosocial support needs are unclear.
- Adults with strabismus may benefit from preoperative psychosocial support.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe adult strabismus patients' expectations of psychosocial support from healthcare professionals.
- To identify key components of effective psychosocial care for strabismic adults.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- 12 semi-structured interviews with purposefully recruited patients.
- Inductive content analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Patients expect education about strabismus tailored for different audiences.
- Genuine encounters with experts, including active listening and validation, are crucial.
- Accessible, timely psychological care and guidance to peer support are desired.
Conclusions:
- Strabismic adults anticipate psychosocial support from strabismus experts.
- Findings can inform the improvement of psychosocial care within clinical strabismus services.
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