Successful Use of Low Vision Aids: Visual and Psychological Factors.

Greig, D. E.|And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ347249

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Publication Date: 1986

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Successful Use of Low Vision Aids: Visual and Psychological Factors.

Greig, D. E.; And Others

Journal of Visual Impairment and Blindness, v80 n10 p985-88 Dec 1986

Semi-structured interviews and objective measures were used to examine psychological, behavioral, and visual factors contributing to satisfactory rehabilitation for 14 partially sighted older adults and a control group. Correlates of the successful use of low-vision aids included emotional and practical support as well as past use of near vision. (Author/JW)

Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Coping, Daily Living Skills, Foreign Countries, Low Vision Aids, Middle Aged Adults, Normalization (Handicapped), Older Adults, Partial Vision, Rehabilitation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada (Montreal)

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