Occupational Therapy Interventions for People With Low Vision
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Occupational therapy interventions in low vision rehabilitation.
Low vision can significantly decrease a person's functional ability and independence. With the continuing rise in age of our population, the number of people with low vision will increase substantially. Restoring and maintaining their ability to function independently through the use of specific interventions is an intricate process that calls for the collaboration of various health care profes...
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عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Occupational Therapy
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0272-9490
DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2020.741001