Occupational Therapy Practice Guidelines for Older Adults with Low Vision - Couverture souple

Kaldenberg, Jennifer; Smallfield, Stacy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1569003424 ISBN 13 : 9781569003428

Editeur : American Occupational Therapy, 2013

Synopsis

In many countries, the population is aging, and occupational therapy practitioners working with older adults must have the skills to address multiple health issues, including vision loss. Although typical aging does not cause low vision, four major causes of vision impairment are directly related to the aging process: (1) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), (2) diabetic retinopathy, (3) glaucoma, and (4) cataracts. Instances of these impairments are expected to double by the year 2050 in the United States, making low vision a significant public health issue in this country.

This Practice Guideline includes occupational therapy assessment and intervention guidelines for older adults who have visual acuity impairments, visual field impairments, or both as a result of a low vision diagnosis. Screening, referral, and evaluation are covered for clients for central visual field impairments, such as AMD and cataract; peripheral field impairments, such as glaucoma, hemianopsia, and quadrantanopsia; and mixed visual field loss, such as diabetic retinopathy.

This work can help occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants, as well as individuals who manage, reimburse, or set policy regarding occupational therapy services, understand the contribution of occupational therapy to treating older adults with low vision. Appendixes include selected diagnostic and billing codes and evidence tables.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Jennifer Kaldenberg, MSA, OTR/L, SCLV, FAOTA, is assistant professor and academic fieldwork coordinator, Boston University, and adjunct assistant professor of vision rehabilitation, New England College of Optometry, Boston.

Stacy Smallfield, DrOT, OTR/L, is associate professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of South Dakota, Vermillion.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: American Occupational Therapy
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1569003424
• ISBN 13: 9781569003428
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 119
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible