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Falls prevention interventions for older adults with low vision: A scoping review / Sarah E. Blaylock, Laura K. Vogtle

Creator: Blaylock, Sarah E.
Creators: Vogtle, Laura K.
Material type: ArticleArticleContent type: Media type: Carrier type: Subject(s): Teràpia Ocupacional | Caigudes (Accidents) | Accidents | Prevenció | Discapacitat visual | Baixa visióOnline resources: Accés restringit usuaris EUIT In: CANADIAN JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY 2017 JUN;84(3)`:139-147Summary: Background. Older adults with low vision are especially vulnerable to falls. There are no comprehensive reviews of fall prevention interventions for older adults with vision loss who live in the community. Purpose. The aim of this study was to review the evidence regarding community-based falls prevention interventions that appear inclusive of and/or accessible to individuals with low vision. Method. A scoping review was completed using the framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley, and the charted data were analyzed using sums and percentages and qualitative content analysis. Findings. Seventeen publications were selected for this review. The analysis allowed for a thorough description of the types of falls prevention interventions (multiple components, home safety/modification, tai chi, the Alexander Technique, improvement of vision through vision assessment and referral, vision/agility training, and yoga), how each intervention addresses vision impairment, and the relation of results to falls risk. Implications. Falls prevention research targeting individuals with visual impairment is limited, and the intervention approaches available may not be effective for older adults with permanent vision loss.
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