Publications by authors named "Melanie F Larizza"
Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of a low vision self-management programme (LVSMP) in older adults.
Methods: Participants (n=153) were existing clients of a national low vision rehabilitation organisation randomly allocated to usual services (n=60) or usual services plus LVSMP (n=93). The LVSMP was an 8-week group programme facilitated by low vision counsellors.
Objective: To develop a conceptual framework for the design of an in-home monitoring system (IMS) based on the requirements of older adults with vision impairment (VI), informal caregivers and eye-care rehabilitation professionals.
Materials And Methods: Concept mapping, a mixed-methods statistical research tool, was used in the construction of the framework. Overall, 40 participants brainstormed or sorted and rated 83 statements concerning an IMS for older adults with VI.
Objective: To evaluate the feasibility of a novel diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening model using a pathology collection centre (PCC) as a screening site.
Design And Setting: Cross-sectional pilot study conducted in one urban PCC in Victoria between 1 September 2009 and 15 March 2010. Trained pathology staff screened participants for DR using undilated, non-stereoscopic colour fundus photography.
Purpose: To evaluate caregivers' experiences and outcomes following attendance at a patient-centered group-based self-management program called "Living with Low Vision."
Methods: Participants were caregivers of adults with low vision. A pre-post study design evaluated the impact of the program on single-item indicators that assessed levels of understanding of low vision, awareness of devices, aids and practical strategies, and questionnaires to assess confidence to deal with low vision, self-efficacy, and emotional well being.