scholarly journals Interventions Within the Scope of Occupational Therapy Practice to Improve Performance of Daily Activities for Older Adults With Low Vision: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (1) ◽  
pp. 7401185010p1
Author(s):  
Chiung-ju Liu ◽  
Megan C. Chang
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Improve Performance

Training older adults with low vision to use a computer tablet: A feasibility study

2016 ◽  
Vol 80 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Kaldenberg ◽  
Stacy Smallfield
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Low Vision ◽  
Performance Measure ◽  
Daily Activities ◽  
Group Training ◽  
Adult Women ◽  
Repeated Measures Design

Introduction The purpose of this feasibility study was to investigate the potential use of a computer tablet as a low vision device to facilitate performance of and satisfaction with daily activities for older adults with low vision. Method A repeated measures design was used to measure outcomes. Four older adult women with low vision completed 10 weekly sessions of group training in tablet use. The feasibility of this research method and intervention was examined by evaluating recruitment capability, data collection procedures, outcome measures, intervention procedures, resources, and preliminary responses to intervention. Results The four participants were all women, with a mean age of 74.25 years (68–81). Visual acuity ranged from 20/160 to 20/4000. Mean change in performance and satisfaction on the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure were 3.45 and 3.65, respectively. Daily tablet use increased from 15 minutes at pretest to 3 hours at posttest to 4.5 hours at follow-up. Conclusion Group training in computer tablet use for older adults with low vision shows promise to improve performance and satisfaction in a variety of daily activities. With appropriate resources, the research method is feasible for a larger study examining this community-based intervention for older adults with low vision.

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