Psychosocial impact of visual impairment in working-age adults
Authors: Nyman, S.R., Gosney, M.A. and Victor, C.R.
Journal: British Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume: 94
Issue: 11
Pages: 1427-1431
eISSN: 1468-2079
ISSN: 0007-1161
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2009.164814
Abstract:Aim: To review the evidence for the presence of lower levels of psychosocial well-being in working-age adults with visual impairment and for interventions to improve such levels of psychosocial well-being. Methods: Systematic review of quantitative studies published in English from 2001 to July 2008 that measured depression/mental health, anxiety, quality of life, social functioning or social support. Results: Included were 29 studies that measured one or more outcomes (N=52). Working-age adults with visual impairment were significantly more likely to report lower levels of mental health (mean difference=14.51/100), social functioning (MD=11.55/100) and quality of life. Studies regarding the prevalence of depressive symptoms produced inconsistent results but had methodological limitations. Conclusions: Future research is required into the prevalence of loneliness, anxiety and depression in adults with visual impairment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for improving psychosocial well-being such as counselling, peer support and employment programmes.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/17041/
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Psychosocial impact of visual impairment in working-age adults.
Authors: Nyman, S.R., Gosney, M.A. and Victor, C.R.
Journal: Br J Ophthalmol
Volume: 94
Issue: 11
Pages: 1427-1431
eISSN: 1468-2079
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2009.164814
Abstract:AIM: To review the evidence for the presence of lower levels of psychosocial well-being in working-age adults with visual impairment and for interventions to improve such levels of psychosocial well-being. METHODS: Systematic review of quantitative studies published in English from 2001 to July 2008 that measured depression/mental health, anxiety, quality of life, social functioning or social support. RESULTS: Included were 29 studies that measured one or more outcomes (N = 52). Working-age adults with visual impairment were significantly more likely to report lower levels of mental health (mean difference = 14.51/100), social functioning (MD = 11.55/100) and quality of life. Studies regarding the prevalence of depressive symptoms produced inconsistent results but had methodological limitations. CONCLUSIONS: Future research is required into the prevalence of loneliness, anxiety and depression in adults with visual impairment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for improving psychosocial well-being such as counselling, peer support and employment programmes.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/17041/
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Psychosocial impact of visual impairment in working-age adults
Authors: Nyman, S.R., Gosney, M.A. and Victor, C.R.
Journal: BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
Volume: 94
Issue: 11
Pages: 1427-1431
eISSN: 1468-2079
ISSN: 0007-1161
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2009.164814
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/17041/
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Psychosocial impact of vision loss in working age adults
Authors: Nyman, S.R., Gosney, M.A. and Victor, C.R.
Journal: British Journal of Ophthalmology
ISSN: 0007-1161
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2009.164814
Abstract:Aim: To review the evidence for the presence of lower levels of psychosocial well-being in working age adults with visual impairment, and for interventions to improve such levels of psychosocial well-being.
Methods: Systematic review of quantitative studies published in English from 2001 to July 2008 that measured: depression / mental health, anxiety, quality of life, social functioning, or social support.
Results: Included were 29 studies that measured one or more outcomes (n = 52). Working age adults with visual impairment were significantly more likely to report lower levels of mental health (mean difference [MD] = 14.51/100), social functioning (MD = 11.55/100), and quality of life. Studies regarding the prevalence of depressive symptoms produced inconsistent results but had methodological limitations.
Conclusions: Future research is required into the prevalence of loneliness, anxiety, and depression in adults with visual impairment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for improving psychosocial well-being such as counselling, peer support, and employment programmes.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/17041/
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Psychosocial impact of visual impairment in working-age adults.
Authors: Nyman, S.R., Gosney, M.A. and Victor, C.R.
Journal: The British journal of ophthalmology
Volume: 94
Issue: 11
Pages: 1427-1431
eISSN: 1468-2079
ISSN: 0007-1161
DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2009.164814
Abstract:Aim
To review the evidence for the presence of lower levels of psychosocial well-being in working-age adults with visual impairment and for interventions to improve such levels of psychosocial well-being.Methods
Systematic review of quantitative studies published in English from 2001 to July 2008 that measured depression/mental health, anxiety, quality of life, social functioning or social support.Results
Included were 29 studies that measured one or more outcomes (N = 52). Working-age adults with visual impairment were significantly more likely to report lower levels of mental health (mean difference = 14.51/100), social functioning (MD = 11.55/100) and quality of life. Studies regarding the prevalence of depressive symptoms produced inconsistent results but had methodological limitations.Conclusions
Future research is required into the prevalence of loneliness, anxiety and depression in adults with visual impairment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for improving psychosocial well-being such as counselling, peer support and employment programmes.https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/17041/
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Psychosocial impact of visual impairment in working-age adults
Authors: Nyman, S.R., Gosney, M.A. and Victor, C.R.
Journal: British Journal of Ophthalmology
Volume: 94
Issue: 11
Pages: 1427-1431
ISSN: 0007-1161
Abstract:Aim: To review the evidence for the presence of lower levels of psychosocial well-being in working age adults with visual impairment, and for interventions to improve such levels of psychosocial well-being.
Methods: Systematic review of quantitative studies published in English from 2001 to July 2008 that measured depression/mental health, anxiety, quality of life, social functioning or social support.
Results: Included were 29 studies that measured one or more outcomes (N¼52). Working-age adults with visual impairment were significantly more likely to report lower levels of mental health (mean difference¼14.51/100), social functioning (MD¼11.55/100) and quality of life.
Studies regarding the prevalence of depressive symptoms produced inconsistent results but had methodological limitations.
Conclusions: Future research is required into the prevalence of loneliness, anxiety, and depression in adults with visual impairment, and to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for improving psychosocial well-being such as counselling, peer support, and employment programmes.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/17041/
http://bjo.bmj.com/content/94/11/1427
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