Impact of Visual Impairment Assessment on Functional Recovery in Stroke Patients: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Jarvis, Kathryn, Grant, Emily ORCID: 0000-0001-7833-8085, Rowe, Fiona ORCID: 0000-0001-9210-9131, Evans, Janet and Cristino-Amenos, Meritxell (2012) Impact of Visual Impairment Assessment on Functional Recovery in Stroke Patients: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 19 (1). pp. 11-22.

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Abstract

<jats:p> Aim: To determine whether providing therapy staff with objective information regarding the nature of visual impairment enhances functional recovery of stroke survivors. </jats:p><jats:p> Methods: A mixed methodology incorporated a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) and qualitative study. Patients presenting acutely with functional disability and suspected visual deficit, underwent visual assessment. Patients with visual impairment were recruited; all subjects received rehabilitation. The sample was randomized to group A (control) where details of visual assessment were withheld from therapy staff and group B (experimental) where details of visual assessment were disclosed. Functional measures (Functional Independent Measure, timed walk) were recorded at baseline and 6-week follow-up. Health professionals participated in a focus group to discuss the perceived influence of the additional visual assessment service on functional outcome. </jats:p><jats:p> Findings: 64 patients were recruited over 18 months (group A=31; group B=33). Drop out resulted in 19 subjects in group A and 20 in group B for full analysis. Significant functional improvement was noted in both groups, no significant difference was found between groups. Health professionals reported a perceived positive impact from the vision assessment service. </jats:p><jats:p> Conclusions: Provision of visual assessment information did not influence functional recovery. Qualitative findings indicated perceived benefits from the provision of the vision assessment service. </jats:p>

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Date Deposited:	14 Aug 2017 14:13
Last Modified:	19 Jan 2023 06:58
DOI:	10.12968/ijtr.2012.19.1.11
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3008953