Poster Session  |   July 2017
The Effect of Lighting on Performance of Tasks Requiring Near Vision in Older Adults
Karen James, MS, OTR/L, CAPS; Max Ito, PhD, OTR/L; Rachelle Dorne, EdD, OTR/L, CAPS; JoAnne Wright, PhD, OTR/L, CLVT, FAOTA
Author Affiliations
  • Baptist Health College Little Rock
Article Information
Geriatrics/Productive Aging / Vision / Work and Industry / Basic Research
Poster Session   |   July 2017
The Effect of Lighting on Performance of Tasks Requiring Near Vision in Older Adults
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505147p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO6095
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2017, Vol. 71, 7111505147p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2017.71S1-PO6095
Abstract

Date Presented 4/1/2017

The study examined the impact of lighting on occupational task performance in older adults and the effect of lighting on perceived effort during task performance. Results suggest lighting may affect performance and perceived effort in older adults performing tasks requiring near vision.

Primary Author and Speaker: Karen James

Contributing Authors: Max Ito, Rachelle Dorne, JoAnne Wright