Rachel O’Conor|Samuel G. Smith|Laura M. Curtis|Julia Yoshino Benavente|Daniel P. Vicencio|Michael S. Wolf
Mild Visual Impairment and Its Impact on Self-Care Among Older Adults
Northwestern University|University of Leeds|Northwestern University|Northwestern University|Mercy Hospital and Medical Center|Northwestern University
objective determine prevalence mild visual impairment mvi among urban older adults primary care settings ascertain whether mvi risk factor inadequate performance selfcare health tasks method used data cohort 900 older adults recruited primary care clinics selfmanagement skills assessed using comprehensive health activities scale vision corrective lenses assessed snellen modeled visual acuity predicting health task performance linear regression results normal vision associated better overall health task performance p 004 individuals normal vision likely recall health information conveyed via multimedia p 02 spoken encounter p 04 accurate dosing multidrug regimens p 05 discussion mvi may challenge performance selfcare behaviors health care systems clinicians consider even subtle detriments visual acuity designing health information materials devices