Strabismic Adults' Experiences of Psychosocial Influence of Strabismus-A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Strabismus influences health-related quality of life. Individuals may have functional and psychosocial consequences of strabismus that impact their well-being. As strabismus is prevalent in all age groups, patients are seen in varied specialties in healthcare organizations. Therefore, healthcare professionals need to be aware of the psychosocial consequences when caring for strabismic individuals.

Objective

To describe strabismic adults' experiences of the psychosocial influence of strabismus.

Methods

Twelve strabismic adults participated in face-to-face or online semistructured individual interviews to share their experiences of the psychosocial influence of strabismus. The participants were selected purposefully. The data were analyzed using inductive c

SUBMITTER: Mason A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11378177 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature