The psychological impact of instrumental activities of daily living on people with simulated age-related macular degeneration.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can report reduced mental health. There is also evidence that they struggle with daily tasks because of vision loss.

Aims

The purpose of this study was to assess the psychological impact of instrumental activities of daily living on people with simulated AMD.

Method

Twenty-four normally sighted participants completed 12 household tasks, in a simulated home environment, under a moderate-to-severe AMD simulation. Participants' psychological state was measured through self-report questionnaires and physiological measurements related to anxiety and stress. Tasks were completed twice, under counterbalanced vision conditions (normal and simulated AMD).

Results

Linear mixed models on vision condition (norma

SUBMITTER: Macnamara A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9380024 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature