Korean J Rehabil Nurs.  2024 Dec;27(2):108-120. 10.7587/kjrehn.2024.108.

Experiences of the Healthcare Disparities in the Acquired Vision Impairments

• Ha T
• Jeon E
• Kim N
• Kim M
• Park J
• Lee GY
• Choi E

• KMID: 2564314
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7587/kjrehn.2024.108

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of healthcare disparities in the individuals with acquired vision impairments.
Methods
This study is a qualitative research using thematic analysis. Data were collected from January to March 2024 through one-on-one semi-structured interviews with a total of 11 individuals with acquired vision impairments.
Results
The analysis revealed 5 main themes and 19 subthemes. The identified main themes were physical injury and aggravation, psychological tension, difficulty maintaining a healthy lifestyle, mastery of self-management and emergence of social requirements.
Conclusion
The findings of this study contribute to a deep understanding of the health management experiences of individuals with acquired vision impairments. Additionally, this study identifies their healthcare needs and provides directions for rehabilitation nursing and health promotion behaviors. It is necessary to explore methods for developing tailored health care programs for individuals with acquired vision impairments and to address their needs for physical environments and social systems.

Keyword

Visually impaired persons; Healthcare disparities; Self-management