Journal article
Impact of a low-vision self-management program on informal caregivers
FM Larizza, J Xie, E Fenwick, EL Lamoureux, J Elizabeth Keeffe, G Rees
Optometry and Vision Science | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2011
Abstract
Purpose. To evaluate caregivers' experiences and outcomes following attendance at a patient-centered group-based self-management program called "Living with Low Vision." Methods. Participants were caregivers of adults with low vision. A pre-post study design evaluated the impact of the program on single-item indicators that assessed levels of understanding of low vision, awareness of devices, aids and practical strategies, and questionnaires to assess confidence to deal with low vision, self-efficacy, and emotional well being. Participants formed three groups: (1) those who attended the program [intervention group 1 (IG1)] and received a take-home pack; (2) those who received a take-home pac..
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Funding Acknowledgements
[ "We thank Jennifer Hassell for her role in recruitment and data collection. We thank Vision Australia for their support in this project, especially guest presents and staff who were involved in recruitment and in the facilitation of the Living with Low Vision programs. We also thank the participants for taking part in the programs.", "This project was supported by the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital Research Committee and the Australian Research Council." ]