Visual and hearing impairment and retirement in older adults: A population-based cohort study
Download PDFObjective: Impaired vision and hearing are common among older adults and have been shown to reduce functional independence and to reduce quality of life. This cohort study investigated the cross-sectional and temporal associations between objectively measured dual sensory impairment (DSI) and retirement from employment. Study design: 2409 Blue Mountains Eye Study participants aged 55+… Continue Reading Visual and hearing impairment and retirement in older adults: A population-based cohort study
Read MoreA Systematic Review of the Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities
Download PDFPurpose We reviewed literature on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities. Increasing attention is being paid to the role of people with disabilities in the workplace. Although most research focuses on employers’ concerns, many companies are now beginning to share their successes. However, there is no synthesis of the peer-reviewed literature on the… Continue Reading A Systematic Review of the Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities
Read MoreThe Prevalence of Depression and Depressive Symptoms among Eye Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Download PDFThe prevalence of depression among different eye disease patients varies across studies and has not been systematically reviewed. This study is to provide a summary of the prevalence of depression among eye disease patients. PubMed, Medline, Embase and Cochrane Library were searched from January, 1990 to December, 2015 to identify studies with information on… Continue Reading The Prevalence of Depression and Depressive Symptoms among Eye Disease Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Read MoreThe Economic Burden of Visual Impairment and Comorbid Fatigue: A Cost-of-Illness Study (From a Societal Perspective)
Download PDFMethods: This cost-of-illness study was performed from a societal perspective. Cross-sectional data of visually impaired adults and normally sighted adults were collected through structured telephone interviews and online surveys, respectively. Primary outcomes were fatigue severity (FAS), impact of fatigue on daily life (MFIS), and total societal costs. Cost differences between participants with and without… Continue Reading The Economic Burden of Visual Impairment and Comorbid Fatigue: A Cost-of-Illness Study (From a Societal Perspective)
Read MoreEmployers’ implicit attitudes about the competence of people who are blind
Download PDFThe purpose of this study was to develop and validate an implicit measure of attitudes about the competence of people who are blind, to be used with employers, and to report on these implicit attitudes with a national sample of employers.
Read MoreThe economic impact of sight loss and blindness in the UK adult population
Download PDFBackgroundTo quantify the economic impact of sight loss and blindness in the United Kingdom (UK) population, including direct and indirect costs, and its burden on health. MethodsPrevalence data on sight loss and blindness by condition, Census demographic data, data on indirect costs, and healthcare cost databases were used. Blindness was defined as best corrected… Continue Reading The economic impact of sight loss and blindness in the UK adult population
Read MoreThe socioeconomic impact of inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) in the United Kingdom
Download PDFThe socioeconomic burden of inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland was estimated using best practice cost-of-illness methodology applying a prevalence approach. The analysis was based on data collected in a targeted literature review and primary (survey) data collection. This analysis found that:
Read MoreAn analysis of the impact of visual impairment on activities of daily living and vision-related quality of life in a visually impaired adult population
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Read MoreWorking Age Group Project
Download PDFHelp with information on how one’s Retinitis pigmentosa might develop in order to inform one’s work and career choices at diagnosis was the most selected top priority of all , followed by guidance on Access to Work and assistive technology. Information on how to manage possible work or employment difficulties was also a need.… Continue Reading Working Age Group Project
Read MoreSight loss survey 2019 Findings from our survey of more than 900 people living with inherited sight loss
Download PDFThe survey found that loss of confidence, anxiety and stress are the biggest emotional or psychological impacts of sight loss. Only 8% of respondents said they had experienced no impacts like these. Over half said their sight loss had a severe or very severe impact on their quality of life.
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