The association between vision impairment and social participation in community-dwelling adults: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT: Vision impairment (VI) is an important contributor to the global burden of disability and is associated with decreased well-being. Recent research has attempted to devise a conceptual framework to explain the health consequences of VI. One proposed mechanism by which VI leads to declines in well-being and other adverse health and disability outcomes is through limitations in social participation (SP). SP is an integral component of overall functioning, optimal aging, and well-being, and reductions in SP are associated with lower health-related quality of life. The purpose of this systematic review was to appraise the existing literature on the relationship between VI and SP. The protocol for this review was registered on PROSPERO (CRD42018102767) and adhered to PRISMA guidelines. A compreh

SUBMITTER: Shah K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7002691 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature