The multiple mediating effects of vision-specific factors and depression on the association between visual impairment severity and fatigue: a path analysis study.

ABSTRACT: Severe fatigue is a common symptom for people with visual impairment, with a detrimental effect on emotional functioning, cognition, work capacity and activities of daily living. A previous study found that depression was one of the most important determinants of fatigue, but less is known about disease-specific factors in this patient population. This study aimed to explore the association between visual impairment severity and fatigue in adults with low vision, both directly and indirectly, with vision-specific factors and depression as potential mediators. Cross-sectional data were collected from 220 Dutch low vision service patients by telephone interviews. Fatigue was defined as a latent variable by severity and impact on daily life. Potential mediators included vision-related symptom

SUBMITTER: Schakel W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337564 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature