Factors related to the use of a head-mounted display for individuals with low vision.

Conclusions: None of the traditional clinical variables (demographics, ocular, or general health), or LV rehabilitation experience was predictive of sustained use of a head-mounted LV display. However, the administration of standardized device-impact questionnaires may be able to identify device users that could benefit from individualized attention during LV rehabilitation provision to reduce the probability of device abandonment.Implications for rehabilitationInvestigating the factors predicting (non-)use of head-mounted magnification devices for low vision (LV) is important to identify patients with a higher risk of device nonuse and to provide evidence for interventions designed to improve use.The optimal combinations of our statistical analysis models highlighted the importance of individualized attention focusing on the user during LV rehabilitation provision of, and training with, head-mounted devices.Standardized device-related quality of life measures were robust predictors of device use and may be able to identify individuals that could benefit from individualized attention during LV rehabilitation.The absence of headaches while using a head-mounted magnification device was a robust predictor of continued use.User follow-up service satisfaction strongly predicted continued devices use, indicating that manufacturers and rehabilitation service organizations need to maintain a high level of service. PMID: 31885285 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research