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Life with Visual Impairment. With strengths to self-management

Author : Kay Bringmann

Publisher : GRIN Verlag

Page : 48 pages

File Size : 45,39 MB

Release : 2020-10-13

Category : Psychology

ISBN : 3346271277

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Bachelor Thesis from the year 2020 in the subject Psychology - Developmental Psychology, grade: 7,0, University of Twente , language: English, abstract: The current study investigated the role that strengths play in self-management and offered an in-depth insight into which strengths supported individuals with visual impairments in their self-management. While some strengths aided the participants in their self-management strategies, others were beneficial to the participants independent of these strategies they employed. Visual impairments are wide spread around the globe. It is estimated that around 2,2 billion people are visually impaired. Such impairments often negatively impact the well-being and quality of life of those affected. To better face the many challenges imposed upon them by their impairments, many individuals with visual impairments employ self- management. To support this self-management, individuals with visual impairments can make use of their strengths and more specifically the strength-based approach. Here, the focus is laid upon strengths instead of limitations, enabling individuals suffering from visual impairments to grow and realize their full potential. Given its importance there is not enough research available about the strengths that individuals with visual impairments use to self- manage their lives. Therefore, the current study aims to identify which strengths are used by individuals with visual impairments to self-manage their lives. Methods: A convenience sample was used to recruit 10 visually impaired participants that were needed for the current study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted to investigate the experiences these individuals have made with regards to their visual impairments and which strengths they thought helped them to self-manage their lives, Interviews were executed and audio-recorded via Skype, transcribed by the researcher, and finally coded following an inductive approach. Results: After conducting the interviews, a total of 10 codes were found which were integrated into the main themes ‘internal strengths’, ‘external strengths’, and ‘self- management strategies’. The internal strengths of having self-confidence and humour were found to directly contribute to the self-management strategies ‘seeking help’ and ‘acceptance of the visual impairment’ respectively.



Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 587 pages

File Size : 34,14 MB

Release : 2017-01-15

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0309439981

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The ability to see deeply affects how human beings perceive and interpret the world around them. For most people, eyesight is part of everyday communication, social activities, educational and professional pursuits, the care of others, and the maintenance of personal health, independence, and mobility. Functioning eyes and vision system can reduce an adult's risk of chronic health conditions, death, falls and injuries, social isolation, depression, and other psychological problems. In children, properly maintained eye and vision health contributes to a child's social development, academic achievement, and better health across the lifespan. The public generally recognizes its reliance on sight and fears its loss, but emphasis on eye and vision health, in general, has not been integrated into daily life to the same extent as other health promotion activities, such as teeth brushing; hand washing; physical and mental exercise; and various injury prevention behaviors. A larger population health approach is needed to engage a wide range of stakeholders in coordinated efforts that can sustain the scope of behavior change. The shaping of socioeconomic environments can eventually lead to new social norms that promote eye and vision health. Making Eye Health a Population Health Imperative: Vision for Tomorrow proposes a new population-centered framework to guide action and coordination among various, and sometimes competing, stakeholders in pursuit of improved eye and vision health and health equity in the United States. Building on the momentum of previous public health efforts, this report also introduces a model for action that highlights different levels of prevention activities across a range of stakeholders and provides specific examples of how population health strategies can be translated into cohesive areas for action at federal, state, and local levels.



Living with Low Vision and Blindness

Author : John M. Crandell

Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 46,72 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 039807741X

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This book summarizes the findings in the fields of general education and psychology as they relate to vision loss. It is concerned primarily with providing understanding of the many elements that must be considered before a successful rehabilitative and/or an educational program can be developed. This type of understanding is illustrated in the book by examples drawn from experience that the authors have directly observed. Theoretical factors are described that must be considered in the development of a suitable program for a person with specific strengths and weaknesses. Discussions are also included that relate to the meaning and implications of self-concept and self-esteem in the overall adjustment of individuals with vision loss. Also, psychological and sociological theories are evaluated of 'the blind' as described in writings such as Kim's, The Community of the Blind, and Scott's, The Making of a Blind Man, in terms of their relevance of life adjustment. Weaknesses are identified in the research bases in this field and propose specific research activities that could help alleviate problems. Another focus is on provision of explanations of the origin, development, influence, and modification of public attitudes toward blindness and the influence of these attitudes on the adjustment of individuals with blindness. It will be of interest not only to educators and rehabilitation specialists in the field of work for the blind, but also to psychologists, social workers, educators, and therapists.



Visual Impairments

Author : National Research Council

Publisher : National Academies Press

Page : 369 pages

File Size : 43,96 MB

Release : 2002-08-17

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0309083486

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When children and adults apply for disability benefits and claim that a visual impairment has limited their ability to function, the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to determine their eligibility. To ensure that these determinations are made fairly and consistently, SSA has developed criteria for eligibility and a process for assessing each claimant against the criteria. Visual Impairments: Determining Eligibility for Social Security Benefits examines SSA's methods of determining disability for people with visual impairments, recommends changes that could be made now to improve the process and the outcomes, and identifies research needed to develop improved methods for the future. The report assesses tests of visual function, including visual acuity and visual fields whether visual impairments could be measured directly through visual task performance or other means of assessing disability. These other means include job analysis databases, which include information on the importance of vision to job tasks or skills, and measures of health-related quality of life, which take a person-centered approach to assessing visual function testing of infants and children, which differs in important ways from standard adult tests.



Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions

Author : Erin Martz

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : 561 pages

File Size : 41,65 MB

Release : 2017-08-15

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 0190606142

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Promoting Self-Management of Chronic Health Conditions covers a range of topics related to self-management-theories and practice, interventions that have been scientifically tested, and information that individuals with specific conditions should know (or be taught by healthcare professionals).





How to Thrive, Not Just Survive

Author : Rose-Marie Swallow

Publisher : American Foundation for the Blind

Page : 108 pages

File Size : 20,76 MB

Release : 1987

Category : Education

ISBN : 9780891281481

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A practical, hands-on guide for parents, teachers, and everyone involved in helping children develop the skills necessary for socialization, orientation and mobility, and leisure and recreational activities. Among the subjects covered are eating, toileting, dressing, motor development, personal hygiene and grooming, clothing selection, self-esteem, socially appropriate behavior, etiquette, management of household tasks, communication, low vision devices, and using landmarks and clues.



Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired and Blind People

Author : Marion Hersh

Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media

Page : 743 pages

File Size : 42,60 MB

Release : 2010-05-12

Category : Technology & Engineering

ISBN : 1846288673

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Equal accessibility to public places and services is now required by law in many countries. For the vision-impaired, specialised technology often can provide a fuller enjoyment of the facilities of society, from large scale meetings and public entertainments to reading a book or making music. This volume explores the engineering and design principles and techniques used in assistive technology for blind and vision-impaired people. This book maintains the currency of knowledge for engineers and health workers who develop devices and services for people with sight loss, and is an excellent source of reference for students of assistive technology and rehabilitation.



Life As a Vip

Author : Sondra S. Williams

Publisher : America Star Books

Page : 140 pages

File Size : 28,27 MB

Release : 2012-03

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 9781462676644

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INDEPENDENCE...DESPITE VISION LOSS! INFORMATION FOR SELF, ANOTHER, THE FUTURE OR TO SIMPLY INTERACT MORE COMFORTABLY WITH VIPS. Life as a VIP (Visually Impaired Person) is a practical book of encouragement, information and resources for the millions of visually impaired persons, especially those with some useable vision, and senior citizens coping with age-related vision loss. Written by a legally blind, senior woman and retired ophthalmology clinic's low vision specialist, it provides needed support for maintaining independence and lifestyle despite diminishing sight. It contains essential information to help VIPs and their families make informed choices in procuring the technology and services that can make relative independence possible. Life as a VIP includes personal experiences and pertinent lessons from the author's personal and professional life. There is specific information regarding all aspects of living as a VIP-understanding and dealing with the diagnosis, driving, working, and socializing and more. She challenges VIPs to make their loss a challenge and not a barrier to independence, with humor, insight and practical advice.



Self-esteem and Adjusting with Blindness

Author : Dean W. Tuttle

Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher

Page : 327 pages

File Size : 30,28 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0398075085

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This new and expanded Third Edition analyzes blindness within the context of two overlapping theoretical constructs: the development of self-esteem and the process of adjusting to social and/or physical trauma. The book is divided into four sections. The first section provides an overview of blindness and the essential background for subsequent discussions. Section II explores the general theoretical model for the development of self-esteem common to all persons and analyzes the impact that blindness imposes upon this model. Section III explores the process of coping with social and physical traumas or crises. Section IV is addressed primarily to members of the blind person�s support team and provides suggestions for creating a climate for optimum development. Factors that may influence the adjustment process, descriptions of external and internal sources of self-esteem, activities for stimulating affective growth, and guidelines for professionals who work with the blind are included. Personal impacts and psychosocial implications of blindness are discussed in-depth and illustrated with biographical and autobiographical statements by more than 50 blind men and women. This book will serve as an excellent review and refresher for experienced practitioners and administrators working in the field of blindness. Professionals in education, social work, vocational counseling, rehabilitation, recreation therapy, ophthalmology, and optometry will find this comprehensive resource to be an invaluable addition to their libraries.