Perspectives of Orthoptists Working with Patients with Communication Impairments.

Aims: To survey orthoptists' confidence in communicating with patients with communication impairments and to investigate resources orthoptists are currently using to aid assessment and management and to explore future resources that may be beneficial.

Methods And Procedures: Practicing orthoptists (n = 63; median age range: 31-35 years old) completed an online survey with quantitative and qualitative questions which investigated approaches to adult and paediatric patients with communication impairments and any communication tools used. Analysis of quantitative survey responses was conducted using IBM SPSS v27.

Meeting the need for post-stroke vision care in Australia: a scoping narrative review of current practice.

Purpose: Determine current vision care pathways and practices for stroke survivors in Australia and internationally, focusing on identifying reoccurring gaps in these pathways and unmet care needs.

Method: A scoping narrative review was conducted to identify literature related to post-stroke vision care practices and perspectives of patients and health professionals.

Results: A total of 16193 articles were retrieved and 28 deemed eligible for inclusion.