ArticleBMJ open2017
Exploring the patient perspective of fatigue in adults with visual impairment: a qualitative study.
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- The association between visual impairment and fatigue: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2019Pooled it
- Systematic review and meta-synthesis of coping with retinitis pigmentosa: implications for improving quality of life.BMC ophthalmology · 2019Pooled it
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- Usability and feasibility of E-nergEYEze: a blended vision-specific E-health based cognitive behavioral therapy and self-management intervention to reduce fatigue in adults with visual impairment.BMC health services research · 2023Trial
- The Evolving Landscape of Vision Rehabilitation: Current Status and Future Directions.Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2026Review
- Development of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Core Set for Vision Loss: Insights From the Lived Experience of People With Vision Loss.Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2026Article
- Spatial Learning in Naturalistic Search With Simulated Vision Loss.Translational vision science & technology · 2026Article
- The effects of simulated central and peripheral vision loss on naturalistic search.Journal of vision · 2025Article
- Long-term mental health outcomes after corneal transplantation and potential predictors: A multicentre prospective cohort study.Ophthalmic & physiological optics : the journal of the British College of Ophthalmic Opticians (Optometrists) · 2025Article
- The multiple mediating effects of vision-specific factors and depression on the association between visual impairment severity and fatigue: a path analysis study.BMC psychiatry · 2024Article
- Experiences of people with dual sensory loss in various areas of life: A qualitative study.PloS one · 2023Article
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- Subjective and Objective Measures of Daytime Activity and Sleep Disturbance in Retinitis Pigmentosa.Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry · 2018Article
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Abstract
objectivesFatigue is an often mentioned symptom by patients with irreversible visual impairment. This study explored the patient perspective of fatigue in visually impaired adults with a focus on symptoms of fatigue, causes, consequences and coping strategies.
settingTwo large Dutch low vision multidisciplinary rehabilitation organisations.
participants16 visually impaired adults with severe symptoms of fatigue selected by purposive sampling.
methodsA qualitative study involving semistructured interviews. A total of four first-level codes were top-down predetermined in correspondence with the topics of the research question. Verbatim transcribed interviews were analysed with a combination of a deductive and inductive approach using open and axial coding.
resultsParticipants often described the symptoms of fatigue as a mental, daily and physical experience. The most often mentioned causes of fatigue were a high cognitive load, the intensity and amount of activities, the high effort necessary to establish visual perception, difficulty with light intensity and negative cognitions. Fatigue had the greatest impact on the ability to carry out social roles and participation, emotional functioning and cognitive functioning. The most common coping strategies were relaxation, external support, socialising and physical exercise and the acceptance of fatigue.
conclusionsOur results indicate that low vision-related fatigue is mainly caused by population specific determinants that seem different from the fatigue experience described in studies with other patient populations. Fatigue may be central to the way patients react, adapt and compensate to the consequences of vision loss. These findings indicate a need for future research aimed at interventions specifically tailored to the unique aspects of fatigue related to vision loss.
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