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Lessons Learned from the Creation of a Center of Excellence in Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation in Wenzhou, China
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Marinoff, Rebecca; Heilberger, Michael H. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2017
A model Center of Excellence in Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation was created in a health care setting in China utilizing an inter-institutional relationship with a United States optometric institution. Accomplishments of, limitations to, and stimuli to the provision of low vision and vision rehabilitation services are shared.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Visual Impairments, Partial Vision, Rehabilitation
The Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Group Rehabilitation Program on the Psychosocial Functioning of Elderly People Who Are Visually Impaired
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Alma, Manna A.; Groothoff, Johan W.; Melis-Dankers, Bart J. M.; Suurmeijer, Theo P. B. M.; van der Mei, Sijrike F. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2013
Introduction: The pilot study reported here determined the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary group rehabilitation program, Visually Impaired Elderly Persons Participating (VIPP), on psychosocial functioning. Methods: The single-group pretest-posttest pilot study included 29 persons with visual impairments (aged 55 and older) who were referred…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Self Efficacy, Goal Orientation, Intervention
Low Vision Rehabilitation Intervention for People with Ring Scotomas
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Schoessow, Kimberly A.; Gilbert, Leah M.; Jackson, Mary Lou – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2010
Central scotomas--areas of the nonseeing retina within the central 20 degrees of the visual field--are present in approximately 90% of vision rehabilitation patients. They vary in size and shape and can be small or large, symmetrical or asymmetrical, round or irregularly shaped. Most central scotomas border fixation on one side and can be overcome…
Descriptors: Intervention, Partial Vision, Vision, Patients
Neurological Vision Rehabilitation: Description and Case Study
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Kingston, John; Katsaros, Jennifer; Vu, Yurika; Goodrich, Gregory L. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 2010
The wars in Afghanistan and Iraq have been notable for the high rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that have been incurred by the troops. Visual impairments often occur following TBI and present new challenges for rehabilitation. We describe a neurological vision rehabilitation therapy that addresses the unique needs of patients with vision…
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Head Injuries, Vision, Patients
Emotion and Cognition: Attitudes toward Persons Who Are Visually Impaired.
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Verplanken, B.; And Others – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1994
A survey of the attitudes toward people with visual impairments in rehabilitation agencies or health care centers in the Netherlands received 263 responses from the general public and rehabilitation workers. Analysis supported the usefulness of distinguishing between the emotional and cognitive components of attitudes. Implications for public and…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Attitudes, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Cognitive Psychology
A Job-Seeking Skills Program for Persons Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
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Ryder, B. E.; Kawalec, E. S. – Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 1995
This article reports on a small-group job-seeking skills program implemented at a rehabilitation center for adults with visual impairments. The methods used to help participants increase their employability are described, and characteristics of the program and participants which contributed to its success are discussed. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Adults, Blindness, Instructional Effectiveness, Job Search Methods