Journal article
The Physical Costs and Psychosocial Benefits of Travel Aids for Persons who are Visually Impaired Or Blind
Journal of visual impairment & blindness, v 91(4), pp 347-359
Jul 1997
Abstract
This study investigated the musculoskeletal consequences of using travel aids, particularly white canes and dog guides, as perceived by 21 individuals, aged 27 to 68 years, who are visually impaired or blind. These individuals experienced a variety of negative physical effects that they either denied, ignored, or minimized because of the fundamental biophysical, psychological, and social benefits derived from being independently mobile and because of the need to attend to environmental cues to ensure safe travel. The implications of these findings for mobility training and future research are discussed.
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- Title
- The Physical Costs and Psychosocial Benefits of Travel Aids for Persons who are Visually Impaired Or Blind
- Creators
- L.N. Gitlin - Thomas Jefferson UniversityJ. Mount - Thomas Jefferson UniversityW. Lucas - PT, St. Lawrence Rehabilitation Center, 2381 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648L.C. Weirich - Independent SectorL. Gramberg - Thomas Jefferson University
- Publication Details
- Journal of visual impairment & blindness, v 91(4), pp 347-359
- Publisher
- Sage
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions; Drexel University
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:A1997XM33000003
- Other Identifier
- 991020112016804721
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- Rehabilitation