Improving the Quality of Life of Adults with Visual Impairments Through an Occupational Therapy Lens
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Adults with visual impairments often experience decreased independence, safety concerns, and reduced confidence in daily occupations, particularly during meal preparation. This capstone project aimed to develop and implement an occupation-based educational program to support safe and independent cooking for adults with visual impairments. A needs assessment was conducted at Envision Dallas, resulting in a program focused on meal preparation and the use of adaptive strategies. The program consisted of twelve structured lessons delivered through a combination of individual sessions and group-based instruction. Outcomes were measured using pre- and post-session questionnaires, informal observation, and participant and family feedback. Results indicated improvements in participants’ confidence, safety awareness, and use of adaptive tools during cooking tasks. Findings support the role of occupational therapy in enhancing independence and quality of life for adults with visual impairments through client-centered, occupation-based intervention.
Publication Date
Fall 2025
Publisher
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Keywords
Visual impairment, Quality of life, Meal preparation
Medical Subject Headings
Visual impairment, Quality of life, Meal preparation
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Occupational Therapy
Recommended Citation
Patel, V. R., King, R., & Fielder, J. (2025, October 1). Improving the Quality of Life of Adults with Visual Impairments Through an Occupational Therapy Lens. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesfall2025/17
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Poster presented at the OTD Capstone Symposium at the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences in Fall 2025.