Towards population screening for Cerebral Visual Impairment: Validity of the Five Questions and the CVI Questionnaire.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION:Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI) is the most common cause of visual impairment in children in the developed world and appears to be more prevalent in children with additional support needs (ASN). There is an urgent need for routine screening for CVI, particularly in children with ASN, however, current screening questionnaires for CVI have limited validation. The aim of this study was to evaluate two screening tools: the Five Questions and the CVI Questionnaire. Additionally, the distribution of CVI across neurodevelopmental disorders is unknown. This too was investigated. METHODS:An online survey was completed by 535 parents. The survey was advertised via social media, CVI websites and parent email systems of four schools. The survey comprised of the Five Questions, the CVI Qu

SUBMITTER: Gorrie F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6435113 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature