‘Promoting Self-Determination for Students with Visual Impairments: A Review of the Literature
The authors present results of a literature review on self-determination for children and youths with visual impairments (i.e., those who are blind or have low vision). Self-determination studies were identified through searches of electronic databases for articles published from 2003 to 2016. Students with visual impairments need age-appropriate opportunities to develop self-determination skills in school,… Continue Reading ‘Promoting Self-Determination for Students with Visual Impairments: A Review of the Literature
Read MoreA Systematic Review on Inclusive Education of Students with Visual Impairment
This was a systematic review on the inclusive education of students with visual impairment. This study focused on two of the most addressed topics: the perceptions of general education teachers and challenges faced by students with visual impairment in accessing academic subjects. It synthesized the findings of 18 peer-reviewed articles published in English from 1980… Continue Reading A Systematic Review on Inclusive Education of Students with Visual Impairment
Read MoreWhat we know about education
Report summarises the key things we know about the education, wellbeing and broader development of CYP with VI.
Read MoreThe Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Depression subscale (HADS-D) to screen for major depression: systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
Study to evaluate the accuracy of the depression subscale of the Hospital and Anxiety Depression Scale to screen for major depression among people with physical health problems. Individual participant data were obtained from 101 of 168 eligible studies. When screening for major depression, a HADS-D cut-off value of seven or higher maximised combined sensitivity and… Continue Reading Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Depression subscale (HADS-D) to screen for major depression: systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis
Read MoreComparative Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy and Dynamic Psychotherapy for Major Depressive Disorder in a Community Mental Health Setting. A Randomized Clinical Noninferiority Trial
The purpose it to systematically assess the literature on psychosocial interventions to improve mental health (i.e. depression, anxiety, mental fatigue, loneliness, psychological stress and psychological well-being) in visually impaired adults (≥18 years).
Read MoreA systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological interventions to improve mental wellbeing
Our current understanding of the efficacy of psychological interventions in improving mental states of wellbeing is incomplete. This study aimed to overcome limitations of previous reviews by examining the efficacy of distinct types of psychological interventions, irrespective of their theoretical underpinning, and the impact of various moderators, in a unified systematic review and meta-analysis.
Read MorePost-traumatic stress reactions among individuals with visual impairment: a systematic review
A systematic review of post-traumatic stress reactions among individuals with visual impairment.
Read MoreThe development of posttraumatic stress disorder in individuals with visual impairment: a systematic search and review
Psychologic Adjustment to Irreversible Vision Loss in Adults
To summarise relevant evidence investigating the psychologic adjustment to irreversible vision loss (IVL) in adults.
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