The functional ability of older adults with visual impairments: A 2-year follow-up study

This study describes the self-estimated functional ability of older adults with visual impairments (VI) living at home prior to and after 24 months individual low vision rehabilitation (LVR) according International Classification Functioning, Disability Health (ICF) framework. The LVR was carried out regular standard care in Finland. provides knowledge that is relevant for improving both as well other services VI. Thirty-nine VI initially participated 28 remaining follow-up LVR. Data were collected by an orally administered questionnaire including items from Oldwellactive Wellness Profile instrument. analyzed using marginal homogeneity test, outcomes divided into four categories ICF Comparisons between baseline 2-year revealed statistically significant decreases daily functions, going outdoors ( p = .011), washing oneself .016), taking personal hygiene .046), dressing .034), preparing meals .041), doing heavy housework following 2 years received A increase need help also observed during period .025). independence decreased, external or increased onset receiving Visual problems shown widely affect ability. Activities participation dimension together loneliness are most affected attention