“Invisible” visual impairments. A qualitative study of stroke survivors` experience of vision symptoms, health services and impact of visual impairments

“Invisible” visual impairments. A qualitative study of stroke survivors` experience of vision symptoms, health services and impact of visual impairments

Abstract Background Visual impairments (VIs) have a negative impact on life and affect up to 60% of stroke survivors. Despite this, VIs are often overlooked. This paper explores how persons with VIs experience vision care within stroke health services and how VIs impact everyday life the first 3 mon...

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Main Authors: Helle K. Falkenberg, Torgeir S. Mathisen, Heidi Ormstad, Grethe Eilertsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Rehabilitation
Qualitative research
Municipal- and specialist health care services
Health care professionals
Vision
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-020-05176-8

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