Effects of Occupational Therapy Intervention in Low Vision

Authors

Zach Harrington, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Juliana Crossett, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Carlie Carter, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Baleigh Gooch, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Liberty Harris, University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Faculty Advisor

Anita Witt Mitchell, PhD, OTR, FAOTA

Community Practitioner

Orli Weisser-Pike, OTD, OTR/L, CLVT, SCLV, CAPS, FAOTA and Lindsey Adams, OD

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21007/chp.mot2.2020.0004

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

Spring 5-18-2020

Abstract

The purpose of this CAT is to investigate therapeutic intervention and its effects for improving independence in occupational performance, overall health, quality of life, and mental health in adults over 40 with acquired low vision. This CAT contains nine peer-reviewed research articles from national journals. Study designs include one randomized controlled trial, seven systematic reviews, and one non-randomized controlled trial. All studies relate directly to the components of our evidence-based practice question and will be used to support further research on the optometry and occupational therapy collaboration. All of the articles specifically describe various interventions used in the low vision population within the scope of occupational therapy. The majority of studies showed benefits of OT with low vision clients, but the findings were not statistically significant. Further research is needed to address the limitations of previous studies and to investigate the effectiveness of OT interventions such as adaptive equipment education, home programs, ADL/IADL modifications, and mental health support. Goal attainment scaling could be implemented to monitor and document client progress and determine the effectiveness of OT collaborative models for individual clients.

Comments

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Effects of Occupational Therapy Intervention in Low Vision

Recommended Citation

Harrington, Zach; Crossett, Juliana; Carter, Carlie; Gooch, Baleigh; and Harris, Liberty , "Effects of Occupational Therapy Intervention in Low Vision" (2020). Master of Occupational Therapy Student Critically Appraised Topics. Paper 4. http://dx.doi.org/http://dx.doi.org/10.21007/chp.mot2.2020.0004.
https://dc.uthsc.edu/mot2/4