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Instruments for Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life in People With Visual Impairment: Protocol for a Scoping
Aline Fernanda Alves Ribeiro1, Marcos Antonio Ferreira Júnior1, Aline Moraes da Silva1
1Postgraduate Program in Nursing, Integrated Health Institute, Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul, Costa e Silva Avenue, Pioneiros neighborhood, Campo Grande, 79070-900, Brazil, 55 (67) 99850-6070.
JMIR Research Protocols
|May 13, 2026
Summary
This study systematically maps instruments for assessing quality of life in visually impaired individuals. Findings will guide health promotion and policy for better inclusion and living conditions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Ophthalmology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Visual impairment affects 2.2 billion globally, impacting physical, social, economic, and emotional well-being.
- Assessing quality of life (QoL) is vital for identifying needs and guiding health promotion for visually impaired individuals.
- A systematic catalog of QoL assessment instruments for this population is currently lacking.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically map existing scientific evidence on instruments used to assess QoL in individuals with visual impairment.
- To identify available tools for evaluating QoL across all healthcare levels for people with visual impairment.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review guided by the Population, Concept, and Context (PCC) framework.
- Data sourced from major databases and gray literature, screened by two independent reviewers using Rayyan.
- Synthesis of findings using Microsoft Excel, reported following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
Main Results:
- This section will detail the identified instruments and their characteristics.
- A flowchart and narrative summary will present the synthesized data.
- The study protocol is registered on Open Science Framework (OSF).
Conclusions:
- Identifying and evaluating QoL assessment instruments for the visually impaired is crucial for ensuring reliable and scientifically sound tools.
- This research will advance scientific knowledge and inform public health policies.
- Findings will support equity, inclusion, and improved living conditions for individuals with visual impairment.
