A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological interventions to improve mental wellbeing
Download PDFOur current understanding of the efficacy of psychological interventions in improving mental states of wellbeing is incomplete. This study aimed to overcome limitations of previous reviews by examining the efficacy of distinct types of psychological interventions, irrespective of their theoretical underpinning, and the impact of various moderators, in a unified systematic review and meta-analysis.
Read MoreCommunication Skills Training in Ophthalmology: Results of a Needs Assessment and Pilot Training Program
Download PDFTo conduct a needs assessment to identify gaps in communication skills training in ophthalmology residency programs and to use these results to pilot a communication workshop that prepares residents for difficult conversations.
Read MoreImpact of Retinitis Pigmentosa on Quality of Life, Mental Health, and Employment Among Young Adults
Download PDFTo determine the relationship between visual function and quality of life, education, mental health, and employment among young adults with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Read MoreQuantitative analyses of factors related to anxiety and depression in patients with retinitis pigmentosa
Download PDFThe purpose of this study is to determine the factors related to anxiety and depression in patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Read MoreSeeing through their eyes: lived experiences of people with retinitis pigmentosa
Download PDFThis study aims to explore and understand the issues and impact of people with RP on quality of life (QoL).
Read MoreDepression and Other Common Mental Disorders. Global Health Estimates
Download PDFThis booklet provides latest available estimates of the prevalence of depression and other common mental disorders at the global and regional level, together with data concerning the consequences of these disorders in terms of lost health.
Read MoreRole of vision loss, functional limitations and the supporting network in depression in a general population
Download PDFIn this study, the role of vision loss, functional limitations and social network characteristics in relation to depressive symptoms was investigated.
Read MoreThe Social Experiences of High School Students with Visual Impairments
Download PDFThis study explores the social experiences in high school of students with visual impairments.
Read MoreWatchful waiting for subthreshold depression and anxiiety in visually impaired older adults
Download PDFThis study aimed to determine remission rates of subthreshold depression and anxiety, incidence rates of major depressive and anxiety disorders, and predictors of these remission and incidence rates in visually impaired older adults after a three-month ‘watchful waiting’ period.
Read MorePost-traumatic stress reactions among individuals with visual impairment: a systematic review
Download PDFA systematic review of post-traumatic stress reactions among individuals with visual impairment.
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