Division of RCN, ICMR-HQ, New Delhi, India.
Trop Doct. 2024 Jan;54(1):4-6. doi: 10.1177/00494755231207423. Epub 2023 Oct 16.
The role of visually impaired individuals in disease screening can be significant and beneficial. While visually impaired people may have limitations related to their sight, they can still contribute to and participate in various aspects of disease screening owing to their heightened senses, especially touch. It is important to recognize that each visually impaired individual's capabilities and preferences may vary, and their involvement in disease screening should always be voluntary and based on their comfort level. However, by creating an inclusive environment and addressing accessibility barriers, visually impaired individuals may be specially empowered to engage in disease screening, particularly of the breast.
视障人士在疾病筛查中可以发挥重要作用。虽然视障人士的视力可能受限,但他们可以通过增强的感官(特别是触觉),仍然能够为疾病筛查做出贡献并参与其中。重要的是要认识到,每个视障个体的能力和偏好可能有所不同,他们参与疾病筛查应该始终是自愿的,并基于他们的舒适度。然而,通过创建一个包容的环境和解决无障碍障碍,视障人士可能会特别有能力参与疾病筛查,特别是乳腺癌筛查。