Public awareness of low vision rehabilitation in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To demonstrate public awareness of low vision rehabilitation (LVR) in China and identify related influencing factors.

Methods

This cross-sectional study assessed low vision rehabilitation awareness using a Delphi method validated questionnaire. The questionnaires were distributed through Vision China conferences (2022-2023) and representative hospitals in all provinces across China, targeting public and vision professionals.

Results

1,482 questionnaires (360 were from visually impaired individuals) were collected, including 952 from the public and 530 from vision professionals. The mean total scores accounted for 37.0% and 55.6% of the maximum scores, respectively. For the public, individuals with higher education, good visual acuity, working in medic

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12411518 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature