Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluation of a Standardised Orientation and Mobility Training in Older Adults With Low Vision
Lead Sponsor:
Maastricht University Medical Center
Collaborating Sponsors:
ZonMw: The Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development
Conditions:
Low Vision
Aged
Eligibility:
All Genders
55+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is: 1. to develop a standardised orientation and mobility training (O\&M-training) in the use of an identification/symbol cane by older adults with low vision, and; 2. to ev...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 55 years or over
- Low vision
- Living independently in the community or in a home for older people
- Able to see large obstacles and to go outside for a short walk or doing groceries
- One of the following:
- experiencing difficulties with safely crossing a street
- experiencing difficulties with recognising acquaintances outdoors
- willing to become recognisable as being partially sighted by using the identification cane
- Written informed consent
- Orientation and Mobility training (O\&M-training) in the use of an identification cane
Exclusion
- Cognitive impairment (a score of less than 4 on the Abbreviated Mental Test 4)
- Language or hearing problems that impede completing an interview by telephone
- Confinement to bed or possible nursing home admission that impede completion of the O\&M-training
- Permanent use of a walking aid incompatible with the use of an identification cane
- Having recently received an O\&M-training in the use of an identification cane and permanent use of this cane
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2007
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
190 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00946062
Start Date
November 1 2007
End Date
July 1 2010
Last Update
November 15 2013
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