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Publication Date: 2004-Sep
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Exploring Functional Disability in Older Adults with Low Vision
Travis, Linda A.; Boerner, Kathrin; Reinhardt, Joann P.; Horowitz, Amy
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v98 n9 p534 Sep 2004
This article reports on a study that explored the prevalence and predictors of functional disability that are due to visual problems as opposed to functional disability that is due to other health problems. It also discusses the implications for psychosocial and rehabilitative interventions that target different types of disability. (Contains 5 tables.)
Descriptors: Older Adults, Visual Impairments, Incidence, Predictor Variables, Vision, Health Conditions, Intervention, Disabilities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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