Functional Outcomes of the Low Vision Depression Prevention Trial in Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To compare the efficacy of behavioral activation (BA) plus low vision rehabilitation with an occupational therapist (OT-LVR) with supportive therapy (ST) on visual function in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Methods

Single-masked, attention-controlled, randomized clinical trial with AMD patients with subsyndromal depressive symptoms (n = 188). All subjects had two outpatient low vision rehabilitation optometry visits, then were randomized to in-home BA + OT-LVR or ST. Behavioral activation is a structured behavioral treatment aiming to increase adaptive behaviors and achieve valued goals. Supportive therapy is a nondirective, psychological treatment that provides emotional support and controls for attention. Functional vision was assessed with t

SUBMITTER: Deemer AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5361587 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature