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How do older people with sight loss manage their general health ? A qualitative study

BURTON AE; GIBSON JM; SHAW RL
DISABIL REHABIL , 2016, vol. 38, n° 23, p. 2277-2285
Doc n°: 183326
Localisation : Documentation IRR

D.O.I. : http://dx.doi.org/DOI:10.3109/09638288.2015.1123310
Descripteurs : MA - GERONTOLOGIE, AD91 - VISION

Older people with sight loss experience a number of barriers to managing
their health. The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore how older
people with sight loss manage their general health and explore the techniques
used and strategies employed for health management. METHODS: Semi-structured
face-to-face interviews were conducted with 30 participants. Interviews were
audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.
RESULTS: Health management challenges experienced included: managing multiple
health conditions; accessing information; engaging in health behaviours and
maintaining wellbeing. Positive strategies included: joining support groups,
clubs and societies; using low vision aids; seeking support from family and
friends and accessing support through health and social care services.
CONCLUSION: Healthcare professionals need to be more aware of the challenges
faced by older people with sight loss. Improved promotion of group support and
charity services which are best placed to share information, provide fora to
learn about coping techniques and strategies, and give older people social
support to prevent isolation is needed. Rehabilitation and support services and
equipment can only be beneficial if patients know what is available and how to
access them. Over-reliance on self-advocacy in current healthcare systems is not
conducive to patient-centred care. Implications for Rehabilitation Sight loss in
older people can impact on many factors including health management. This study
identifies challenges to health management and highlights strategies used by
older people with sight loss to manage their health. Access to support often
relies on patients seeking information for themselves. However, self-advocacy is
challenging due to information accessibility barriers. Informal groups and
charities play an important role in educating patients about their condition and
advising on available support to facilitate health management.

Langue : ANGLAIS

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