Vision-related tasks in children with visual impairment: a multi-method study
ObjectiveFunctional Vision (FV) is vital for the successful growth of children with visual impairment. However, tasks related to measuring FV have not been thoroughly studied for this population. To address this gap, this study seeks to establish a comprehensive set of vision-related tasks that cons...
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| description | ObjectiveFunctional Vision (FV) is vital for the successful growth of children with visual impairment. However, tasks related to measuring FV have not been thoroughly studied for this population. To address this gap, this study seeks to establish a comprehensive set of vision-related tasks that consider both the difficulty levels of activities and the ages of children with visual impairment.MethodsThis study utilized a sequential multi-method design, including a scoping review, a qualitative content analysis, and a focus group. Firstly, a scoping review was conducted to identify vision-related tasks based on the literature. Then, to contextualize the vision-related tasks, a qualitative content analysis was carried out. Subsequently, a focus group was conducted to categorize the identified tasks based on their difficulty levels and the children’s level of dependency. We utilized the directed content analysis method to analyze the data, using the occupational domain of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework 4th edition (OTPF-4) as the primary framework.ResultsDuring the review phase, which included 22 studies, and the interview phase, which involved 16 participants, a total of 95 and 85 vision-related tasks were identified, respectively. These tasks were then categorized into 17 activities and five occupations, which included activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), education, play, and participation in social activities. Among these occupations, ADL was the easiest, while participation in social activities was the most challenging. Finally, the tasks were arranged based on their difficulty level for children with visual impairment.ConclusionA comprehensive list of vision-related tasks has been developed based on the difficulty level of the tasks and the degree of dependency of children with visual impairment. This list can be used to develop standardized instruments for assessing FV in children with visual impairment. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bf6479d4c998403c82ab75fe724180522023-12-06T07:59:03ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782023-07-011410.3389/fpsyg.2023.11806691180669Vision-related tasks in children with visual impairment: a multi-method studyFatemeh Ghasemi Fard0Hooshang Mirzaie1Seyed Ali Hosseini2Abbas Riazi3Abbas Ebadi4Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IranPediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Occupational Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, IranDepartment of Optometry, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran university of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranBehavioral Sciences Research Center, Life style institute, Nursing Faculty, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranObjectiveFunctional Vision (FV) is vital for the successful growth of children with visual impairment. However, tasks related to measuring FV have not been thoroughly studied for this population. To address this gap, this study seeks to establish a comprehensive set of vision-related tasks that consider both the difficulty levels of activities and the ages of children with visual impairment.MethodsThis study utilized a sequential multi-method design, including a scoping review, a qualitative content analysis, and a focus group. Firstly, a scoping review was conducted to identify vision-related tasks based on the literature. Then, to contextualize the vision-related tasks, a qualitative content analysis was carried out. Subsequently, a focus group was conducted to categorize the identified tasks based on their difficulty levels and the children’s level of dependency. We utilized the directed content analysis method to analyze the data, using the occupational domain of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework 4th edition (OTPF-4) as the primary framework.ResultsDuring the review phase, which included 22 studies, and the interview phase, which involved 16 participants, a total of 95 and 85 vision-related tasks were identified, respectively. These tasks were then categorized into 17 activities and five occupations, which included activities of daily living (ADL), instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), education, play, and participation in social activities. Among these occupations, ADL was the easiest, while participation in social activities was the most challenging. Finally, the tasks were arranged based on their difficulty level for children with visual impairment.ConclusionA comprehensive list of vision-related tasks has been developed based on the difficulty level of the tasks and the degree of dependency of children with visual impairment. This list can be used to develop standardized instruments for assessing FV in children with visual impairment.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1180669/fullchildren with visual impairmentvision-related tasksOTPF-4occupational therapymulti-method study |
| spellingShingle | Fatemeh Ghasemi Fard Hooshang Mirzaie Seyed Ali Hosseini Abbas Riazi Abbas Ebadi Vision-related tasks in children with visual impairment: a multi-method study Frontiers in Psychology children with visual impairment vision-related tasks OTPF-4 occupational therapy multi-method study |
| title | Vision-related tasks in children with visual impairment: a multi-method study |
| title_full | Vision-related tasks in children with visual impairment: a multi-method study |
| title_fullStr | Vision-related tasks in children with visual impairment: a multi-method study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Vision-related tasks in children with visual impairment: a multi-method study |
| title_short | Vision-related tasks in children with visual impairment: a multi-method study |
| title_sort | vision related tasks in children with visual impairment a multi method study |
| topic | children with visual impairment vision-related tasks OTPF-4 occupational therapy multi-method study |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1180669/full |
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