Poster Session  |   August 2016
Identification of Barriers and Training Needs in Low Vision: A Survey of Low Vision Therapists
Himanshu Dewan, MAOT; Linda Gabriel, PhD, OTR/L; Vanessa Jewell, PhD, OTR/L
Author Affiliations
  • Aegis Therapies
  • Creighton University
Article Information
Vision / Health Services Research and Education
Poster Session   |   August 2016
Identification of Barriers and Training Needs in Low Vision: A Survey of Low Vision Therapists
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011510231p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO6097
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011510231p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-PO6097
Abstract

Date Presented 4/9/2016

Continuing education is vital for the development of skills to treat clients with low vision. Lack of time, budget, and reimbursement are limiting factors for occupational therapists (OTs) wanting to pursue continuing education. This study informs OTs of the training needs in assessment and intervention of low vision.

Primary Author and Speaker: Himanshu Dewan

Additional Author and Speaker: Vanessa Jewell

Contributing Author: Linda Gabriel