CompletedNot Applicable

Dual Sensory Impairment Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR) Initiative

United States168 participantsStarted 2018-11-26

Plain-language summary

The aims of the Improving Communication with Formal/Informal Caregivers among Older Adults with Dual Sensory Impairment: Feasibility of Hearing Intervention in a Low Vision Rehabilitation Clinic (LVR) are: Primary aims Aim 1 To characterize prevalence of objective hearing impairment (i.e. DSI) among a clinical LVR population) in older adults (≥60 years) with English proficiency free from moderate to severe depression or cognitive decline using the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE) assessment and an objective hearing evaluation. Aim 2 To describe the perceived burden of care on primary caregiver (identified people who assist with two or more activities of daily living. instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs/Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs))of individuals with dual sensory impairment (DSI) among a clinical LVR population in older adults (≥60 years) with English proficiency free from moderate to severe depression or cognitive decline using the Zarit Burden Interview questionnaire and qualitative interview data analyses. Aim 3 To determine feasibility and benefit of a pilot manualized over-the-counter hearing intervention program on LVR patients to address communication among a DSI population using the Zarit Burden Interview questionnaire. 3A: Describe feasibility based on completion of pilot, drop-out rate, and semi-structured interviews 3B: Describe perceived communication improvements based on semi-structured interviews

Who can participate

Age range60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria- Older Adult Participants To be eligible for aims 1 \& 2 of the study, older adult participants must meet all of the following criteria: * Age over 60 years. Individuals aged over 60 years at the time of recruitment are eligible for participation. * Low Vision Rehab Patient/Attendee * Fluent English Speaker * Caregiver who reports aiding in 2 or More ADLs/IADLs. * Residency. Participants must plan to reside in the local area for the pilot duration * Willingness to participate and adhere to the protocol. Participants must be willing and able to consent to participate in the study, be willing to adhere to the pilot protocol for the duration of the pilot (1 session for aim 1 and aim 2, 2 sessions 4-6 weeks apart for aim 3). To be eligible for aim 3 of the study, older adult participants must meet the following additional criteria: * Dual Sensory Impairment (only for aims 2 and 3) * Hearing Impairment. Participant hearing will be measured by pure tone audiometry a four-frequency test in both ears. Hearing impairment score \>=25dB in better ear. Caregiver (Identified People who Assist with Two or More ADLs/IADLs) Participants To be eligible for aims 2 \& 3 of the study, caregiver participants must meet the following criteria: • Assist an eligible and willing older adult pilot participant with two or more ADLs/IADLs. Exclusion Criteria: Potential candidates for enrollment who meet one or more of the following criteria are excluded from participation in t…

What they're measuring

Prevalence of Dual Sensory Impairment

Timeframe: 1 day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03664349

SponsorJohns Hopkins University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-09-01