The Psychological Challenge of Late-Life Vision Impairment : Concepts, Findings, and Practical Implications
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The intention is to summarize the body of evidence speaking to the psychological challenges faced by visually impaired older adults, as well as their coping efforts.
This evidence is substantiated by a rich set of concepts, theories, and empirical findings that have accumulated under the umbrella of age-related psychoophthalmology (APO).
I introduce the field of APO and continue with a discussion of important concepts and theories for a better understanding of adaptational processes in visually impaired older adults.
I then summarize the most relevant and most recent data from four areas: (1) everyday competence, (2) cognitive functioning, (3) social functioning, and (4) subjective well-being-related outcomes, depression, and adaptational processes.
Thereafter, major insights related to the current state-of-the art psychosocial interventions with visuallyimpaired older adults are reviewed.
I close with the need that the public health community should become more aware of and address the psychosocial needs of visually impaired older adults.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wahl, Hans-Werner. 2013. The Psychological Challenge of Late-Life Vision Impairment : Concepts, Findings, and Practical Implications. Journal of Ophthalmology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wahl, Hans-Werner. The Psychological Challenge of Late-Life Vision Impairment : Concepts, Findings, and Practical Implications. Journal of Ophthalmology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459714
American Medical Association (AMA)
Wahl, Hans-Werner. The Psychological Challenge of Late-Life Vision Impairment : Concepts, Findings, and Practical Implications. Journal of Ophthalmology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-459714
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-459714