low vision

Hospital anxiety and depression scale assessment of 100 patients before and after using low vision care: A prospective study in a tertiary eye-care setting

An assessment of anxiety and depression in patients attending low vision care using HADS. In this prospective, observational ...
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Perspectives on Implementing the Patient Health Questionnaire-4 in Low-Vision Service Organisations to Screen for Depression and Anxiety

The purpose of the study is to describe the process of implementing a screening questionnaire for depression and ...
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Training results in increased practitioner confidence and identification of depression in people with low vision: a mixed methods study

The aims of this study were: (1) to assess the impact of a training programme on practitioners’ confidence ...
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Improving depressive symptoms in adults with vision impairment: a trial of evidence-based ‘Problem-Solving Treatment’ integrated within low vision rehabilitation services

The main objective of this thesis was to evaluate the feasibility, effectiveness and implementation of evidence based Problem-Solving ...
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High Prevalence of Untreated Depression in Patients Accessing Low-Vision Services

Depression is common in those with a visual impairment and particularly so in those seeking help at low ...
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Illness Cognitions and Coping Self-efficacy in Depression Among Persons With Low Vision

To investigate the mediating role of coping self-efficacy (CSE) between two types of illness cognitions (i.e., acceptance and ...
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How do community-based eye care practitioners approach depression in patients with low vision? A mixed methods study

The Low Vision Service Wales (LVSW) plans to introduce depression screening and management pathways.
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Factors Related to the Employment of Visually Impaired Persons: A Systematic Literature Review

The purpose is to answer the question: 'Which factors influence the labor force participation of persons who are ...
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The incidence and predictors of depressive and anxiety symptoms in older adults with vision impairment: a longitudinal prospective cohort study

Depression and anxiety are highly prevalent in older adults with vision impairment. Because symptoms of depression and anxiety ...
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