@article{ref1,
title="Falls prevention interventions for older adults with low vision: A scoping review. ::  Étude de portée sur les interventions visant à prévenir les chutes chez les aînés ayant une basse vision",
journal="Canadian journal of occupational therapy",
year="2017",
author="Blaylock, Sarah E. and Vogtle, Laura K.",
volume="84",
number="3",
pages="139-147",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Older adults with low vision are especially vulnerable to falls. There are no comprehensive reviews of fall prevention interventions for older adults with vision loss who live in the community. <br><br>PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to review the evidence regarding community-based falls prevention interventions that appear inclusive of and/or accessible to individuals with low vision. <br><br>METHOD: A scoping review was completed using the framework developed by Arksey and O'Malley, and the charted data were analyzed using sums and percentages and qualitative content analysis. <br><br>FINDINGS: Seventeen publications were selected for this review. The analysis allowed for a thorough description of the types of falls prevention interventions (multiple components, home safety/modification, tai chi, the Alexander Technique, improvement of vision through vision assessment and referral, vision/agility training, and yoga), how each intervention addresses vision impairment, and the relation of results to falls risk. IMPLICATIONS: Falls prevention research targeting individuals with visual impairment is limited, and the intervention approaches available may not be effective for older adults with permanent vision loss.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0008-4174",
doi="10.1177/0008417417711460",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0008417417711460"
}