Problem-Solving Treatment for People Recently Diagnosed with Visual Impairment: Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Problem-Solving Treatment (PST) has been used to treat and prevent depression in a variety of settings. However, the impact of PST on improving psychological well-being in those with recent vision loss remains unknown. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether PST may lead to better psychological well-being in people with recent vision loss through a pilot parallel-group randomised controlled trial.

Methods

Participants who were diagnosed with visual impairment during the previous 3 months were randomly allocated to either an 8-week PST or treatment as usual (N = 61). Outcome measures were administered at baseline, 3, 6, and 9-months.

Results

A linear mixed model demonstrated that PST significantly improved psychological well-being (measured by the Warw

SUBMITTER: Riazi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9504279 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature