To test the association between participant King-Devick Test (KDT) times and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity and evaluate for improvement after continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment. Study dates January 30 to July 31, 2018. Patients were referred for initial evaluation of sleep disordered breathing concerns.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Many individuals with vision impairment experience significant loss of the ability to perform daily living activities, which often results in a further decline and loss of quality of life. Appropriate rehabilitation of the population with vision impairment has the potential to both improve individual abilities for health and personal management as well as maximize utilization of available health care resources.
Methods: The case for an evidence-based model for the vision rehabilitation health care team as a medical rehabilitation program is presented.