Feasibility of Telerehabilitation for Low Vision: Satisfaction Ratings by Providers and Patients

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
Ava K BittnerNicole C Ross

Abstract

This pilot study demonstrated feasibility and acceptability of telerehabilitation between a provider in-office and a low vision patient at home as an approach to provide follow-up care to improve reading ability with magnification devices and that would help overcome barriers related to transportation and paucity of providers. A recent systematic review found no publications with results on the topic of telerehabilitation for low vision. Our goal was to perform the initial steps to develop, administer, refine, and evaluate components required to deliver follow-up low vision telerehabilitation services. Three low vision providers (ophthalmic technician or optometrist) conducted telerehabilitation sessions from their office with 10 visually impaired older adults in their homes, who recently received a handheld magnification device for reading and self-reported difficulty with returning for follow-up training at their provider's office. All except one participant had never used videoconferencing before our study, and three had never used the Internet. Participants and providers rated the use of loaner hardware devices (i.e., tablets, MiFi mobile hotspot) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-compliant, secure vid...Continue Reading

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Aug 26, 2019·Ava K. Bittner, OD, PhD

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Sep 1, 2018·Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry·Bradley Dougherty
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