Weber Joseph A, Wong Karen B
Department of Sociology and Coordinator of Gerontology Academic Program, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, California State University, Fullerton, CA 92834-6846, USA.
Home Health Care Serv Q. 2010 Jul;29(3):105-19. doi: 10.1080/01621424.2010.511505.
Age-related vision loss is one of the most commonly cited disabling impairments of adult life. Stressors presented by vision loss can create barriers, threatening the well-being of the individual. This qualitative study of 30 older adults (65 to 95 years of age) investigated vision loss and coping strategies. All participants experienced unexpected sight loss during their adult years. The Adaptation to Age-Related Vision Loss (AVL) Scale was used in this study to examine psychosocial adaptation to vision impairment. The coping strategies of vision impairment were assessed by collecting self-reported reflections toward vision loss and how the change impacted the participant's life. Given the correct balance of support, confidence, and acceptance, older adults can confront the existing barriers and focus on the ability to optimize function with vision loss. Health care service providers and practitioners can provide needed assistance and a helpful guide to assist older adults in successfully coping with vision impairment.
年龄相关性视力丧失是成年生活中最常被提及的致残性损伤之一。视力丧失带来的压力源会造成障碍，威胁个人的幸福。这项对30名老年人（65至95岁）进行的定性研究调查了视力丧失情况及应对策略。所有参与者在成年期都经历了意外失明。本研究使用了与年龄相关视力丧失适应量表（AVL）来考察对视力损害的心理社会适应情况。通过收集参与者对视力丧失的自我报告反思以及这种变化如何影响其生活，来评估视力损害的应对策略。在获得正确的支持、信心和接纳平衡的情况下，老年人能够面对现有的障碍，并专注于在视力丧失的情况下优化功能的能力。医疗服务提供者和从业者可以提供所需的帮助和有用的指导，以协助老年人成功应对视力损害。
