Impact of an interdisciplinary low vision service on the quality of life of low vision patients.

نویسندگان

  • A Hinds
  • A Sinclair
  • J Park
  • A Suttie
  • H Paterson
  • M Macdonald
چکیده

AIM To investigate the impact of an interdisciplinary low vision service on the vision related quality of life of service users. METHODS 71 patients were interviewed 2 weeks before their appointment with the service and again 6 months later to assess any changes in their vision related quality of life. The majority of these patients had age related macular degeneration. RESULTS After contact with the service the majority of patients indicated a reduction in concern about most quality of life issues. They were significantly less anxious about deterioration of their vision, safety within the home, and coping with everyday life. CONCLUSION Improvements in many areas of their vision related quality of life indicate that this interdisciplinary low vision service has a positive impact on the lives of service users. However many patients were still unable to carry out their preferred everyday activities, and feelings of loneliness and isolation were unchanged. The identification of issues unrelieved by input from the service will be important in planning future service delivery.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • The British journal of ophthalmology

دوره 87 11  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003