Stereotyping as a barrier to the social participation of older adults with low vision: a qualitative focus group study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:In order to better understand the barriers that limit the social participation of older people with low vision, the aim of this study was to describe and clarify the factors that shape the social participation of older adults with vision loss. METHODS:As part of a study on rehabilitation access barriers, six qualitative focus groups were conducted in a private room in a hospital, with 21 individuals with low vision (aged 38-92 years) who had or had not accessed low vision services. During the focus groups, participants often spoke of the challenges they faced when interacting with people with 'normal' vision; this discussion led to a modification of the interview guide in order to capture barriers to social participation. Focus group discussions were audiotaped and transcribed, a

SUBMITTER: Fraser S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6731881 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature