Abstract

Many studies agree that lifestyle is the most important factor in individual health. However, people with visual impairment or blindness (VIB) may have daily life challenges that can limit their ability to practice a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to investigate daily life challenges in VIB population.

Authors

Shu-Ling Hung

Author Details

Shu-Ling Hung, PhD, Department of Nursing, National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, Tainan City, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Delta Lambda at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

National Tainan Junior College of Nursing, Tainan, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Blind, Daily Life Challenge, Visually Impaired

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Daily life challenge assessment in visually-impaired or blind population

Melbourne, Australia

Many studies agree that lifestyle is the most important factor in individual health. However, people with visual impairment or blindness (VIB) may have daily life challenges that can limit their ability to practice a healthy lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to investigate daily life challenges in VIB population.