The Vision Clinic: An interdisciplinary method for assessment and treatment of visual problems after Traumatic Brain Injury

Ripley, David L.; Politzer, Tom; Berryman, Amy; Rasavage, Karen; Weintraub, Alan

doi:10.3233/nre-2010-0602

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“…Subsequent visual dysfunctions and associated symptoms (2-7) may affect the patient's ability to benefit fully from rehabilitation or to perform daily activities (8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13). A growing body of literature, including a conceptual model suggested by the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine's (ACRM's) Vision Task Force, raises the importance of including assessment and intervention of visual dysfunctions as part of neurorehabilitation (14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21).…”

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Vision therapy as part of neurorehabilitation after acquired brain injury – a clinical study in an outpatient setting

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“…Therefore, comprehensive assessment as early as possible is essential to accurately diagnose and manage visual problems. Due to their complex impact, an interdisciplinary approach has been suggested to be preferable, comprising specialists from the field of neurology, ophthalmology, optometry, and rehabilitation ( 18 ). So far, there is no gold standard or interdisciplinary clinical guideline for how to assess visual problems in hospital settings, and the use of screening tools and assessment procedures varies between hospitals and countries.…”

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Assessment of visual problems after acquired brain injury: a survey of current practice in Danish hospitals

Schow,

Wehling,

Falkenberg

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Objectives: To explore current hospital practice in relation to the assessment of vision problems in patients with acquired brain injury. Design: A survey study. Subjects: A total of 143 respondents from hospital settings, with background in occupational therapy and physical therapy, participated in the survey. Methods: The survey questionnaire, developed collaboratively by Danish and Norwegian research groups, encompassed 22 items categorically covering “Background information”, “Clinical experience and current practice”, “Vision assessment tools and protocols”, and “Assessment barriers”. It was sent out online, to 29 different hospital departments and 18 separate units for occupational therapists and physiotherapists treating patients with acquired brain injury. Results: Most respondents worked in acute or subacute hospital settings. Few departments had an interdisciplinary vision team, and very few therapists had formal education in visual problems after acquired brain injury. Visual assessment practices varied, and there was limited use of standardized tests. Barriers to identifying visual problems included patient-related challenges, knowledge gaps, and resource limitations. Conclusion: The study emphasized the need for enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration, formal education, and standardized assessments to address visual problems after acquired brain injury. Overcoming these challenges may improve identification and management, ultimately contributing to better patient care and outcomes in the future.

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“…A comprehensive literature review of assessment tools to evaluate VD in adults with ABI in the rehabilitation settings is lacking. Knowledge gained from this review may provide rehabilitation clinicians with up-to-date information and help develop adequate treatment plans (Ripley et al, 2010;Roberts et al, 2016). Our primary objective was to identify the evaluation tools used in rehabilitation settings to evaluate adult clients with ABI and VD, and report their psychometric properties.…”

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Vision Evaluation Tools for Adults With Acquired Brain Injury: A Scoping Review

Dubé¹,

Jin²,

Powers³

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Can J Occup Ther

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Background. Unrecognized visual deficits (VDs) following an acquired brain injury (ABI) may impact clients’ rehabilitation. Little is known about evaluation tools used in vision rehabilitation. Purpose. To systematically explore the literature describing evaluation tools used for VD on adults with ABI. Method. Using a scoping review methodology, we searched in MEDLINE(Ovid), Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and the grey literature from inception to 2020. Quantitative and thematic analyses were performed. Findings. Of the 83 studies reporting on 86 evaluation tools, 47% used multiple tools to assess VD. Tools were mostly used by occupational therapists and psychologists to evaluate intermediate, intermediate to high, and high-level visual skills. Clinicians tend to select specific tools that focus on different levels of the hierarchy of visual skills. Implications. Future research should investigate the optimal timeframe for assessment of VD and the psychometric properties of tools to ensure comprehensive VD evaluation.

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The Vision Clinic: An interdisciplinary method for assessment and treatment of visual problems after Traumatic Brain Injury

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Vision therapy as part of neurorehabilitation after acquired brain injury – a clinical study in an outpatient setting

Vision therapy as part of neurorehabilitation after acquired brain injury – a clinical study in an outpatient setting

Assessment of visual problems after acquired brain injury: a survey of current practice in Danish hospitals

Vision Evaluation Tools for Adults With Acquired Brain Injury: A Scoping Review

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