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DOI: 10.1177/0264619607076001 © 2007 SAGE Publications Should family and friends be involved in group-based rehabilitation programs for adults with low vision?Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Department of Opthalmology, grees{at}unimelb.edu.au
Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Department of Opthalmology
Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Department of Opthalmology
Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Department of Opthalmology
Centre for Eye Research Australia, University of Melbourne, Department of Opthalmology and Vision CRC, Australia This qualitative study investigates the views of clients with low vision and vision rehabilitation professionals on the involvement of family and friends in group-based rehabilitation programs. Both groups outlined advantages and disadvantages to involving significant others, and it is essential that clients are given the choice. Future work is needed to examine the uptake, process and outcomes of rehabilitation programs in which clients are able to invite family and friends.
Key Words: adults low vision rehabilitation
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