Title:
Low vision service outcomes: a systematic review
Author:
Alison Binns, Catey Bunce, et al.
Publisher:
RNIB.
Year of publication:
2009.
Background
RNIB commissioned some research to investigate the benefits for people with visual impairment, of an integrated low vision and rehabilitation pathway, and to determine whether this integrated approach has additional benefits for users, to standard low vision and rehabilitation care.
The outputs of this project include a review of the literature on different models of low vision and rehabilitation in sight loss and the impact on patient outcomes, and a report of identified good practice as measured against the NHS Recommended Standards for Low Vision services, of both integrated and standard services.
Key findings
Objectives of the research were:
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To assess the effects of low vision service provision on rehabilitation outcomes in people with a visual impairment.
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To assess the relative effects of different service models on rehabilitation outcomes in people with a visual impairment.
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To assess the impact of timing of outcome assessment on rehabilitation outcomes in people with a visual impairment.
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To assess the evidence for a dose effect on rehabilitation outcomes in people with a visual impairment.
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To assess the effect of low vision service provision on special groups of service users, e.g. people with learning disabilities, children and people of working age.
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To assess the costs associated with low vision service provision.
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