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0000-0003-2359-414X
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Flinders University
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University of South Australia
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University of South Australia - Magill Campus
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Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 15-08-2011
DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2011.597377
Abstract: Most people with a disability want to remain living in their own home as they age. Without additional support, people with a disability may not be able to avoid moving into residential aged care, attending day programs, or becoming isolated from participation in the wider community. This study examined whether participants perceived access to community-based aged care supports assisted with avoiding receiving more institutional models of service as they age. Qualitative research processes were used to explore the perceptions of 60 in iduals with a disability aged 50 years and over, in relation to ageing and the value of community-based aged care. Findings indicated that participants receiving community-based aged care supports reported benefits including opportunities to develop relationships, maintain daily living skills and participate in community activities. Due to a lack of confidence in the availability of access to mainstream community-based aged care services, many participants felt vulnerable or unsure about their future and ability to remain living in their own home. Several participants commented that this meant that an undesired early relocation into residential aged care or congregate disability services appeared inevitable.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 04-01-2016
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 15-10-2016
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 2022
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 20-10-2021
Abstract: eople with Down syndrome face various learning challenges. Introducing new and enjoyable experiences in learning settings may improve learning outcomes. Immersive and interactive technologies such as virtual reality can be used to deliver rich visual experiences in classrooms. he aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and benefits of virtual reality exposure for people with Down syndrome in learning settings. o address this aim, we used a within-subjects design to assess the effect of a brief virtual reality drawing experience and conventional drawing experience on subsequent behavior in 16 participants. arge positive effects were found for virtual reality drawing ( i t /i sub /sub =5.020, i P /i & .001) and conventional drawing ( i t /i sub /sub =3.720, i P /i =.002) in improving subsequent behavior in a learning setting. Irrespective of the intervention, the participant’s mood, attention, and overall behavior significantly improved. No significant differences were found between the interventions ( i t /i sub /sub i =– /i .648 i P /i =.53). his study’s results are encouraging for researchers and educators interested in using virtual reality for people with Down syndrome, as virtual reality was found to be highly feasible. Recommendations are made for researchers and educators interested in providing virtual reality experiences for people with Down syndrome.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 19-04-2021
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 31-01-2018
DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1423401
Abstract: This study investigates the social capital implications of vision loss among working-age adults in Nigeria. The study explores the challenges of acquiring and maintaining social relationships post-vision loss, and investigates the extent to which visual rehabilitation services support social goals. A qualitative study using a phenomenological approach was undertaken. Eight adults (18-59 years) were recruited from disability service organizations in Nigeria. Telephone interviews were recorded and transcribed, and thematic content analysis was used to analyze the data gathered in this study. Three broad themes were developed from participants' accounts of their experiences: (1) changes to relationships with friends and others (2) finding strength in family relationships and (3) rehabilitation and the confidence to interact. The findings indicate that the relationship between participants and their family members improved post vision impairment, enhancing bonding social capital. However, participants experienced reduced bridging and linking social capital due to diminished or broken relationships with managers, coworkers, friends, and others in the community. As social connectedness and relationships are highly valued in Nigeria's erse society, we suggest that adults with visual impairment would significantly benefit from visual rehabilitation services placing greater emphasis on addressing the social goals of participants. Implications for Rehabilitation Visual impairment in working-age adults can strengthen family relationships (homogenous groups), creating bonding capital that is associated with access to important resources including emotional and moral support, and some financial and material resources. Visual impairment can negatively impact relationships with managers, coworkers, and others in the community (heterogeneous groups), resulting in diminished bridging and linking capital. Visual impairment can reduce access to resources such as an income, social status, and reduces participation in the wider community. Visual Rehabilitation Services could significantly benefit participants by placing greater emphasis on social goals, such as building and maintaining social networks, particularly with erse (heterogeneous groups), which are valued in Nigeria's erse cultural climate.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 02-07-2016
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 21-01-2021
DOI: 10.1186/S13643-021-01587-8
Abstract: All in iduals should have the right to engage meaningfully in occupations that meet their aspirations and life goals as well as promote their health and well-being. For in iduals with disability, meaningful engagement in occupations is supported by timely, effective, and adaptive health and support services. However, research has revealed multiple barriers preventing utilization of these services by in iduals with disability from culturally and linguistically erse (CALD) backgrounds. This review aims to identify gaps and solutions in health and support services of in iduals with disability from CALD backgrounds to meaningfully engage in occupations. A scoping review will be conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews. A detailed search strategy will be used to search CINAHL, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, PsycInfo, JBI, and Cochrane Library, as well as grey literature in Trove, Mednar, and OpenGrey from January 1974 onwards. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations and full-text articles for eligibility against specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Potential conflicts will be resolved through discussion. Data will be extracted and presented in a diagrammatic or tabular form accompanied by a narrative summary. The scoping review will present the health and support service needs of in iduals with disability from CALD backgrounds and will extend the current reviews as it focuses the engagement in meaningful occupation. Findings from this review have the potential to inform local policy discussions and practice-based disability care. Open Science Framework ( 10.17605/OSF.IO/HW2FB ).
Publisher: Routledge
Date: 05-04-2023
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 28-10-2021
Publisher: JMIR Publications Inc.
Date: 07-04-2022
DOI: 10.2196/34373
Abstract: People with Down syndrome face various learning challenges. Introducing new and enjoyable experiences in learning settings may improve learning outcomes. Immersive and interactive technologies such as virtual reality can be used to deliver rich visual experiences in classrooms. The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility and benefits of virtual reality exposure for people with Down syndrome in learning settings. To address this aim, we used a within-subjects design to assess the effect of a brief virtual reality drawing experience and conventional drawing experience on subsequent behavior in 16 participants. Large positive effects were found for virtual reality drawing (t15=5.020, P .001) and conventional drawing (t15=3.720, P=.002) in improving subsequent behavior in a learning setting. Irrespective of the intervention, the participant’s mood, attention, and overall behavior significantly improved. No significant differences were found between the interventions (t15=–0.648 P=.53). This study’s results are encouraging for researchers and educators interested in using virtual reality for people with Down syndrome, as virtual reality was found to be highly feasible. Recommendations are made for researchers and educators interested in providing virtual reality experiences for people with Down syndrome.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 22-07-2020
Abstract: This study investigates the psychological impacts of acquiring a vision impairment during working-age phase of adulthood and the potential negative effect on participation in community activities were highlighted. Adopting a qualitative and interpretive phenomenological approach, eight semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with eight adult users of vision rehabilitation services. Three broad themes were identified: (1) reduced participation in education, employment, and community activities, (2) feelings of hopelessness and depression from vision loss, and (3) psychological adjustment to vision loss over time. Findings are discussed in the context of the international literature, and recommendations that may enhance the vision rehabilitation services are made.
Publisher: Queensland University of Technology
Date: 14-04-2020
Abstract: This pilot study explored the experiences of undergraduate students studying disability who undertook a three-week international Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement in Brunei Darussalam. Presented are the students’ perspectives of the value of the international WIL and its impact on their personal and professional growth. Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted and transcripts analysed using a thematic and iterative qualitative approach compatible with phenomenology. Three major themes exploring student experiences emerged: ‘valued experiences’, ‘cultural dissonance’ and ‘personal and professional growth’. Four recommendations relate to ‘selection interviews, comprehensive pre-departure sessions, accommodation, and quality university supervision’. Indicative findings suggest the placement had a valuable and positive impact on the students, increasing their cultural competence and assisting with their personal and professional growth. Additionally, the findings provide further insight on what makes international WIL placements successful and promotes optimal learning.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 02-2023
DOI: 10.1177/14614448221148980
Abstract: As the number of social media users continues to increase globally, it is important to explore the experiences of different segments of users. While research on social media use by people with vision impairment is growing, lacking is research in this area in Nigeria. This qualitative study describes the lived experiences and perceptions of social media use among Nigerian adults with vision impairment, using a transcendental approach. Findings showed that people with vision impairment experienced a reduction in social connectedness due to their vision impairment, but those who used social media were able to enhance social connectedness, increase social interaction, develop social relationships and expand their social networks. Participants described social media as a good medium for learning and education as it enabled ready access to information. Results indicated that supporting adults with vision impairment experiencing reduced social connectedness to engage with social media could help improve their social well-being.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 03-09-2019
Abstract: Like other sub-Saharan African nations, Nigeria has a relatively high proportion of adults with acquired vision loss. This study investigates the impacts of becoming blind in adulthood and how the use of blind rehabilitation services addresses functional needs, supports activities of daily living, and enhances participation in educational, vocational, and community activities. Adopting a qualitative and interpretative approach, we conducted in-depth interviews with eight adult users of blind rehabilitation services. Three broad themes were identified: (1) psycho-emotional responses to vision loss (2) impacts on participation in education, employment, and community and (3) positive impact of blind rehabilitation services. Findings are discussed in the context of the international literature, and suggestions that may enhance the blind rehabilitation services are made.
Publisher: Masaryk University Press
Date: 31-05-2017
DOI: 10.5817/CP2017-1-9
Abstract: People with intellectual disability often experience repression and control of their sexuality as they have historically been perceived as being childlike and asexual by members of society. Such acts can be seen to contravene their Human Rights under The Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities (CRPD), which endorses the rights of people with intellectual disability to fully express their sexuality.The purpose of this study was to explore if people with intellectual disability access internet based social media, and if so, if they use it to form relationships that express their sexuality. Using an interpretative phenomenological approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 adults with an intellectual disability (22 males, 8 females), aged between 20 to 66 years. Participants were purposely s led though disability #organisations.Three themes emerged from the data: creating new friendships, maintaining existing friendships, exploring and expressing sexuality. People with intellectual disability used a variety of personal electronic devices to access internet based social media to be socially and sexually active. Facebook was accessed to make contact with existing platonic friends, peers and interest groups to meet socially. Sexually explicit material was viewed using the internet, either as an in idual activity or by couples in monogamous relationships. This study adds to the paucity of research examining the use of internet based social media by people with intellectual disability for sexual expression. This research revealed the people with intellectual disability exercised cyber safe practices without any explicit formal education and conducted themselves in a respectful manner. Few participants acted in a manner that appeared to put them at risk of exploitation.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date: 17-11-2020
Abstract: This study investigates the implications of acquiring vision impairment later in life on the effect of social support among adults with acquired vision impairment in Nigeria. It further explores the importance of maintaining social contact after vision loss which serves as the structural aspect of social support needed for adaptation to vision loss. A qualitative study using a phenomenological approach was undertaken. Eight adults (18- 59years) were recruited from disability service organizations in Nigeria. Telephone interviews were recorded and transcribed, and thematic analysis was used to analyse the data gathered in this study. Three broad themes were developed from participants’ accounts of their experiences: (1) diminishment in social contact and social support from friends, romantic partners, and others (2) negative changes in social support at workplace and (3) increased social support from family members. The findings indicate that participants experienced diminished social contact and negative social support from friends, colleagues, and employers at the workplace. However, participants experienced increased social contact and positive social support from family members in the form of tangible and effective support. As social connectedness are highly valued in Nigeria’s erse society, we suggest that adults with acquired vision impairment would significantly benefit from support services that would assist these in iduals to build and maintain their social contact or networks providing a platform for positive social support.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 1996
Abstract: Many in iduals suffer acquired brain injury (ABI) each year. This impacts on the need for rehabilitation supports and services that facilitate the achievement of personal goals. The role of assessment in the rehabilitation of people with ABI is examined. The extent to which assessment practices match (in any way) notions of achieving 'satisfying life' is canvassed, and functions of static and dynamic assessment conveyed. Evaluation of the functions of static and dynamic assessment in facilitating community re-entry is undertaken. The response of 18 subjects with ABI (XCA, 27.5 years, X period since trauma 6.0 years) to static and dynamic assessment processes are compared. The paper concludes by reasoning that community re-entry is the main goal of people with ABI, and that dynamic assessment processes contribute to the achievement of this.
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 03-04-2023
DOI: 10.1007/S10055-023-00759-2
Abstract: Virtual reality (VR) is a promising tool for training life skills in people with intellectual disabilities. However, there is a lack of evidence surrounding the implementation, suitability, and effectiveness of VR training in this population. The present study investigated the effectiveness of VR training for people with intellectual disabilities by assessing (1) their ability to complete basic tasks in VR, (2) real-world transfer and skill generalisation, and (3) the in idual characteristics of participants able to benefit from VR training. Thirty-two participants with an intellectual disability of varying severity completed a waste management training intervention in VR that involved sorting 18 items into three bins. Real-world performance was measured at pre-test, post-test, and delayed time points. The number of VR training sessions varied as training ceased when participants met the learning target (≈ 90% correct). A survival analysis assessed training success probability as a function of the number of training sessions with participants split by their level of adaptive functioning (as measured on the Adaptive Behaviour Assessment System Third Edition). The learning target was met by 19 participants (59.4%) within ten sessions ( Mdn = 8.5, IQR 4–10). Real-world performance significantly improved from pre- to post-test and pre- to delayed test. There was no significant difference from post- to delayed test. Further, there was a significant positive relationship between adaptive functioning and change in the real-world assessment from the pre-test to the post- and delayed tests. VR facilitated the learning of most participants, which led to demonstrations of real-world transfer and skill generalisation. The present study identified a relationship between adaptive functioning and success in VR training. The survival curve may assist in planning future studies and training programs.
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