Visual ability in adolescents with visual impairment

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 151-159
Author(s):  
Shivani Naipal ◽  
Nishanee Rampersad
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Oculocutaneous Albinism ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Visual Ability ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Convenience Sampling

To investigate the visual ability (the ability to perform everyday tasks) of adolescents with visual impairment (VI) at the Arthur Blaxall School in Pietermaritzburg. This study was an observational, descriptive research study conducted at the Arthur Blaxall School for children and adolescents with VI. Students registered at the school aged between 10 and 19 years were recruited using convenience sampling. Visual ability was assessed with the Cardiff Visual Ability Questionnaire for Children (CVAQC). Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The sample consisted of 70 participants with a mean age of 13.83 ± 2.28 years. The most common cause of VI was oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) followed by posterior segment disorders. The mean visual ability score was −0.27 ± 0.74 log units, and the most difficult tasks were reading the smallest print in textbooks and the chalkboard in the classroom. Males and participants aged 14–19 years had significantly better visual ability than females and participants aged 10–13 years, respectively. Participants with anterior segment disorders had the poorest visual ability while those with OCA had relatively better visual ability. The variation of visual ability and therefore quality of life, regardless of the cause of VI, needs to be considered when managing individuals with VI. Furthermore, younger adolescents may experience more difficulty coping with VI than older adolescents. The results of this study form a baseline for future studies to compare the visual ability of adolescents with VI attending mainstream schools.

scholarly journals Consumers' Perception and Satisfaction on Shopping at Bhat Bhateni Super Market, Biratnagar

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-51
Author(s):  
Jiwan Kumar Dhakal ◽  
Sailendra Siwakoti
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Product Allocation ◽  
Infinite Population ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Questionnaire Method ◽  
Consumer's Perception

The main purpose of the research paper is to explore the consumer's perception and satisfaction on shopping at Bhat Bhateni Super Market Biratnagar. The research study is based on descriptive research design and the sample is taken 30 among the infinite population visiting Bhat Bhateni Super Market Biratnagar by non-probability sampling under convenience sampling method. The data has been collected through primary source and questionnaire  method has been used to know consumers perception and satisfaction. The data and informations are analysed and discussed with the help of percentage in tabular form by MS­ Excel. According to the results and discussion, consumers have perceived Bhat Bhateni Super Market as one of the convenient super market available in Biratnagar town. Consumers seems to be satisfied with the wide variety of product being offered, price and quality of those product, allocation arrangement of the product and many other services provided by Bhat Bhateni Super Market Biratnagar.

Visual function and visual ability in adolescents with oculocutaneous albinism

2020 ◽  
pp. 026461962097369
Author(s):  
Shivani Naipal ◽  
Nishanee Rampersad
Keyword(s):  
Refractive Error ◽  
Visual Function ◽  
Colour Vision ◽  
Oculocutaneous Albinism ◽  
Refractive Errors ◽  
Visual Ability ◽  
Refractive Correction ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Right

Individuals with ocular and oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) have significantly reduced visual acuity (VA) resulting in visual impairment (VI). The aim is to report on the visual function of adolescents with OCA and their quality of life (QoL) in terms of their visual ability. A total of 28 adolescents with OCA participated in this study. Tests of visual function included distance VA, refractive error, contrast sensitivity (CS), and colour vision. The Cardiff Visual Ability Questionnaire for Children (CVAQC) was used to assess visual ability. All participants presented with cutaneous hypopigmentation and nystagmus, while only two had strabismus. A mean myopic refractive error was found, and with-the-rule (WTR) astigmatism was most common. The mean best-corrected VA was 0.81 ± 0.17 logMAR and 0.81 ± 0.18 logMAR in the right and left eyes, respectively. The mean CS with the best refractive correction was 1.23 ± 0.33 log CS in the right eye and 1.29 ± 0.33 log CS in the left eye. The mean Cardiff visual ability score was −0.37 ± 0.79 log units. The variation of refractive errors and the magnitude thereof underscores the need for regular eye examinations in individuals with OCA. The majority of participants had moderate VI, and these participants had a better mean Cardiff visual ability score than those with severe VI. Similarly, participants with normal binocular CS had a better Cardiff visual ability score than those with a loss of CS.

Burden of Care and Its Relationship with Sleep Quality of Cancer Patients’ Caregivers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammadreza Boostaneh ◽  
Mohammad Zirak ◽  
Ramezan Fallah
Keyword(s):  
Sleep Quality ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Poor Sleep ◽  
Burden Of Care ◽  
Quality Of Sleep ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Northwest Of Iran ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Abstract Purpose: This study aimed to assess the burden of care and its relationship with sleep quality of cancer patients’ caregivers.Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted in a referral center of cancer in Zanjan, northwest of Iran. 135 caregivers of cancer patients were recruited through convenience sampling method. The data were collected using a demographic characteristics questionnaire, Novak and Guest’s caregiver burden inventory and Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI). The collected data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.Results: The mean (± SD) age of the participants was 39.71 (± 10.74) years. The mean (± SD) burden of care and sleep quality of the participants was 45.22 (± 17.75) and 8.88 (± 4.21), respectively. It was found that there is a significant positive relationship between burden of care and quality of sleep scores (r = 0.65, P < 0.001).Conclusion: cancer patients’ caregivers endure a remarkable burden of care and their sleep quality is undesirable. Results indicated that an increase in the burden of care reduces the caregiver’s quality of sleep. High burden of care and poor sleep quality may reduce the quality of the provided care that increase the costs and weakens the disease prognosis. According to the study results, reducing burden of care is an effective strategy regarding improving the caregivers’ quality of sleep that can improve the quality of provided cares by caregivers.

scholarly journals Results of Classification of Korean Triage And Acute Scale of Patients Visiting The Emergency Department

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyeongmin Jang ◽  
Sung Hwan Kim
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Department ◽  
Medical Records ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Emergency Department Visits ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
High Severity ◽  
Emergency Department Stay ◽  
Scale Levels ◽  
The Mean

Abstract BackgroundNot much is known about the results of the severity classification according to the time of visit to the emergency department and the appropriateness of using a public ambulance when visiting the emergency department.MethodsThis descriptive research study retrospectively reviewed and analyzed the medical records of patients who visited the emergency department of the B general hospital in Seoul from January to December 2019.ResultsA total of 54,297 patients were included in the analysis. Of the total, 34,629 (63.8%) patients visited directly while 14,065 (25.9%) visited through public ambulances, and 10,328 (73.4%) of patients using public ambulances were discharged home. The numbers of daytime and nighttime patients were 24,891 (45.8%) and 29,406 (54.2%), respectively. The mean length of emergency department stay (LoS) of patients classified as emergency was 326 minutes, while that of non-emergency patients was 159 minutes. In addition, the mean LoS of patients classified as Korean triage and acuity scale levels 1 and 2 was 427 min and 430 min, respectively, which was longer than the total of 236 minutes.ConclusionWe confirmed that patients who visited the emergency department using public ambulances accounted for about 25% of all emergency department visits, and of which 70% were discharged home. In addition, patients with high severity showed a longer mean LoS, and daytime showed higher severity and more patients than nighttime.

scholarly journals Mediating Effect of Acceptance Action in relationship between Diabetes Self-Stigma and Quality of Life in People with Diabetes in Korea

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 384-394
Author(s):  
Kawoun Seo
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Explanatory Power ◽  
Mediating Effect ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: This study was done to investigate the mediating effects of acceptance action on the relationship between diabetes self-stigma and quality of life in diabetes patients.Methods: For this study a descriptive research approach was used. Patients (237) with a diagnosis of diabetes mellitus from a doctor of endocrinology were included. Data collection was done from March 26, to March 28, 2020. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation coefficient analysis, and hierarchecal multiple regression.Results: The mean scores for diabetes self-stigma, acceptance action and quality of life were 2.67±0.71, 4.12±0.38, and 3.26±0.48, respectively. Acceptance action was found to partial mediate the relationship between diabetes self-stigma and quality of life (z=-4.20, p<.001), and its explanatory power was 17.6%.Conclusion: To improve the quality of life among patients with diabetes in diabetes self-stigma situations, it is necessary to improve their acceptance action and develop step-by-step and differentiated acceptance action enhancement programs through multidisciplinary collaboration.

scholarly journals Implementation of the Humanitude Care Methodology: contribution to the quality of health care

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Vanessa Lúcio Henriques ◽  
Marilia de Assunção Rodrigues Ferreira Dourado ◽  
Rosa Cândida Carvalho Pereira de Melo ◽  
Luiza Hiromi Tanaka
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quality Of Health Care ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Continuing Care ◽  
Practical Application ◽  
Data Content ◽  
Convenience Sampling

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the contribution of the implementation of the Humanitude Care Methodology to the quality of health care in a Continuing Care Unit. Method: an action-research study with a non-probability convenience sampling, involving 34 health professionals from one unit in Portugal. Data was collected through a questionnaire and an observation worksheet for the Structured Sequence of Humanitude Care Procedures. We used data content analysis with the Statistical Package for Social Science, version 17.0. Results: health professionals demonstrated difficulties to provide care for people who are agitated, confused, disoriented, aggressive and who refuse care, and to communicate with patients who do not communicate verbally. The professionals valued the accomplishment of the stages of the observation worksheet. There were discrepancies between the perception of accomplishment and the actual practice. Throughout the implementation of the methodology, there was an increase in the practical application of the procedures, with positive repercussion for the patients and for the professionals. Conclusion: the results allowed to perceive the contribution of the process of implementation of the methodology, through the positive transformations in health care delivery.

scholarly journals Vision-related Quality of Life among Adult Patients with Visual Impairment at a Tertiary Eye Centre, South-South Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 37-48
Author(s):  
Ernest I. Ezeh ◽  
Roseline N. Ezeh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Anterior Segment ◽  
Adult Patients ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
P Value ◽  
Department Of Ophthalmology ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Study Participants

Aim: To determine the vision-related quality of life (VRQOL) and associated factors among adult patients with visual impairment. Study Design: It was a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Ophthalmology, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria, between August 2015 and March 2016. Methodology: We consecutively recruited 270 patients aged 18 to 90 years with visual impairment. Presenting visual acuity was assessed to determine the degree of visual impairment, anterior segment and posterior segment examinations as well as refraction were done to establish clinical diagnosis, and an interviewer National Eye Institute’s 25-itemVisual Functioning Questionnaire (NEI-VFQ-25) was administered to estimate the vision-related quality of life (VRQOL). Data was entered into and analyzed with SPSS for Windows version 20. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean, standard deviation, and range with 95% confidence interval were calculated and the Chi square (χ2) test for categorical variables and the Student’s t-test for continuous variables were used for test of significance, p value <0.05. ANOVA test, including Post-hoc analysis were used to determine associations between categorical and numerical variables at p value <0.05. Results: A total of 270 study subjects participated in the study. The study participants included 152(56.3%) males and 118(43.7%) females, with Mean age ± SD was 51.07±16.91 years.  Based on the intra study categorization of VRQOL among the study participants, most (85.6%) had good VRQOL. However, the overall mean VRQOL score was remarkably low 41.23±22.87. The proportion of poor VRQOL was 39 (14.4%). The poor VRQOL was significantly associated with blindness 11.60±19.10 (p < 0.001). Age ≥80 years [44.0(95% CI: 27.4-60.7)], rural residents [64.9(95% CI: 58.7-71.1)], no formal education [48.5(95% CI: 33.5-63.5)] and widowhood [48.0(95% CI: 32.4-60.7)] had statistically significant association with low mean VRQOL scores. Conclusion: Above three-fourth of the participants had good VRQOL, with reference to the categorization of in this study. However, the overall mean VRQOL score was remarkably low. Blindness, older age, rural residency, illiteracy, widowhood, agricultural workers and Ibo ethnicity had a statistically significant association with low vision-related quality of life.

scholarly journals Kualitas Pelayanan bagi Penyandang Tuna Netra Dinas Perpustakaan Umum dan Arsip Daerah Kota Malang

2020 ◽  
Vol 006 (01) ◽  
pp. 7-15
Author(s):  
Aries Samudra Wicaksono ◽  
Sumartono Sumartono ◽  
M. R. Khairul Muluk
Keyword(s):  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
City Government ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Past ◽  
Negative Results ◽  
The City

The City Government of Malang through the Dinas Perpustakaan Umum dan Arsip Daerah Kota Malang through the LAPOBRA service seeks to create friendly services especially for tuna netra. Over the past 4 years, the quality of the services provided can already be assessed. The goal is to find out the services provided to persons with visual impairment have met their expectations or not. The method used is a qualitative approach; type of analytic descriptive research; and the focus of research is the adjustment between PERMENPANRB 14/2017 and SERVQUAL. Based on the findings, the competence of the implementers (competence); implementing behavior (assurance); Handling of complaints, suggestions and input as well as efforts to understand the needs of visitors who are blind (understanding/ knowing the customer), as well as facilities and infrastructure (tangible), are felt to be in accordance with the expectations of blind visitors. Negative results appear on the ease of being contacted and met (access), the cause is due to the lack of interaction and assistance by service providers.

Quality of life of children and adolescents with visual impairment

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olivete Oliveira ◽  
Célia Ribeiro ◽  
Cristina Simões ◽  
Paulo Pereira
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Construct Validity ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Psychometric Properties ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Internal Consistency ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
The Mean

The conceptual framework of quality of life (QOL) have received considerable attention within students with visual impairment. The main purpose of this study was to analyse the QOL of children and adolescents with low vision and blindness. Data were collected from 18 children and adolescents, and respective parents ( n = 18). QOL was assessed by the KIDSCREEN 52 questionnaire. Cronbach’s alpha and correlations were calculated to examine the psychometric properties of the scale in the visual impairment field. The scale showed suitable internal consistency and construct validity. The findings highlighted that the mean scores were higher in participants with low vision, in male group, and in children. Furthermore, children and adolescents reported higher scores regarding their QOL than their parents. The results emphasized the importance of collecting information from the person about his or her own life to know the personal outcomes, as well as the perception of their parents.

scholarly journals Physical activity and quality of life in persons with visual impairment: an observational study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 33838
Author(s):  
Nayron Medeiros Soares ◽  
Gabriela Magalhães Pereira ◽  
Lauriston Emmanoel Barros Soares ◽  
Narrycia Medeiros Soares ◽  
Capitulino Camargo Júnior ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Visual Impairment ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Physical Activity Levels ◽  
The Mean

AIMS: Little evidence demonstrates the influence of physical activity habits on the quality of life of people with visual impairment (VI). To gain a broader understanding, this study attempted to verify the relation between the habits of physical activity and quality of life in people with VI.METHODS: The sample consisted of 53 visually impaired volunteers. The Clinical and Sociodemographic Assessment Sheet, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire short version and the Quality of Life Assessment Instrument (WHOQOL-Bref) were used.RESULTS: The mean age was 42.39±2.10 years, with a predominance of males and the mean Body Mass Index was 27.55±0.76. Predominant physical activity levels were between moderate to high. Males presented significantly higher levels of vigorous physical activity (p=0.033) and higher scores in WHOQOL-Bref, when compared to the female sex.CONCLUSION: The higher the physical activity levels of this population with VI, the better the quality of life. The participants had a predominance of moderate to high physical activity, as well as, the male presented higher levels of physical activity, when compared with the female in vigorous activities.

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