Creating a holistic support service for people with vision impairment

Summary

The diagnosis of visual impairment is life changing for patients as it has huge impacts on activities and tasks of daily living, self identity, and mental wellbeing. In order to adapt to living with visual impairment, a multidimensional, holistic service is required in terms of practical, social, and emotional support and rehabilitation in order to empower people to become independent.

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The diagnosis of visual impairment is life changing for patients as it has huge impacts on activities and tasks of daily living.

Publisher(s):

Royal College of General Practitioners

Journal/Book/Website Title

British Journal of General Practice

Date Published

01/07/2018

Volume

68

Issue

672

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

Reference(Citation):

Barrow, A., Ting, L., and Patel, V. (2018) Creating a holistic support service for people with vision impairment. British Journal of General Practice, 68(673): 318-319.

Country of Publication:

United Kingdom

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Journal Article

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3399/bjgp18X697613