Palpation by blind examiners: A novel approach for glaucoma screening

Heidary, Fatemeh; Gharebaghi, Reza; Heidary, Roghayeh

doi:10.2147/opth.s11167

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“…Nonetheless, specific posts could be opened for the visually impaired (as the quality of their work is superior). Further, where palpation is crucial, as, for example, in glaucoma screening 18 or thyroid disorders, their employment should be preferred.…”

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Role of visually impaired in screening of diseases and the way forward

Bakshi

2023

Trop Doct

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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.

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Role of visually impaired in screening of diseases and the way forward

Bakshi

2023

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“…In Japan and Korea, massage therapy has traditionally been performed by blind practitioners. (Beresford-Cooke, 2016; Smith Nicola, 2018), which suggests other opportunities for employment of blind clinicians (Heidary, Gharebaghi, & Heidary, 2010; Siek, 2015). Chiropractors use a number of tactile techniques to check the spine for misalignments, reduce pain, and restore functionality (Dougherty, 2008).…”

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Tactile Teaching Methods Support Students with Visual Impairment in Training for a Career in Chiropractic

Joshi

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Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness

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These skills are beneficial in health care activities requiring manual palpation-for example, early detection of breast cancer (Rakow, Lewandowski, Romejko-Wolniewicz, Peklak, & Knap, 2016) and physiotherapy (Atkinson & Hutchinson, 2013). In Japan and Korea, massage therapy has traditionally been performed by blind practitioners. (Beresford-Cooke, 2016; Smith Nicola, 2018), which suggests other opportunities for employment of blind clinicians (Heidary, Gharebaghi, & Heidary, 2010; Siek, 2015). Chiropractors use a number of tactile techniques to check the spine for misalignments, reduce pain, and restore functionality (Dougherty, 2008). There are 20 chiropractic colleges, 18 of them accredited, in the United States, and another 20 worldwide (American Chiropractic Association, 2019a; The Good Body, 2019). Most programs require applicants to have completed at least 3 years of undergraduate study, and graduates of full-time and accredited programs complete over 4,000 hours of combined study and internship (American Chiropractic Association, 2019b; World Health Organization, 2005). The median income for chiropractors in the United States is over $71,000, and the profession has a 12% projected annual growth rate (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2019). Chiropractic has a long history, dating back to 1918, of educating students with visual impairments (Rehm, 1998), and a 2014 court ruling reinforced requirements that chiropractic schools provide accommodations for students who are blind (Jaschik, 2014). Much of the chiropractic curriculum is devoted to basic and clinical sciences. With

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Facilitators and barriers to education for chiropractic students with visual impairment

Joshi¹,

Ray²

2019

Journal of Chiropractic Education

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Objective The purpose of this study was to document the academic experiences of students with visual impairment in a doctor of chiropractic program. Methods Ten participants were recruited, including 3 students who are “legally blind,” 2 student notetakers, 3 faculty members who taught students with visual impairment, and 2 staff members from the Disability Services Office. For this qualitative study, the students were recruited through the Disability Services Office. The participants were audiotaped during approximately 1-hour interviews conducted in a semistructured manner within a private setting (a quiet office) on the campus during office hours. Thematic analysis was conducted using a deductive method for codes and an inductive method for themes. Results We identified facilitators and barriers to the education of students with visual impairment. Notable facilitators were planning for accessible educational materials, accessibility of workable space, and support systems, such as notetakers and close interaction with faculty. Notable barriers were attitudes of students with visual impairment toward their education, lack of personnel training, and lack of disability awareness in the campus community. Conclusion Meticulous planning of resources and communication are key to enriching academic experiences of students with visual impairment.

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Palpation by blind examiners: A novel approach for glaucoma screening

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Role of visually impaired in screening of diseases and the way forward

Role of visually impaired in screening of diseases and the way forward

Tactile Teaching Methods Support Students with Visual Impairment in Training for a Career in Chiropractic

Facilitators and barriers to education for chiropractic students with visual impairment

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