Abstract
Objective: In this study, we aimed to identify the themes that should be addressed when adapting mental health treatments for adults with a visual impairment. Method: A Delphi study was conducted among 37 experts, including professionals, persons with a visual impairment, and relatives of clients with a visual impairment. Results: The Delphi consultation revealed seven categories (factors) that were identified as important in the treatment of mental health problems for clients with a visual impairment: the visual impairment, environment, stressors, emotions, the professional’s role and attitude, treatment setting, and accessibility of materials. Factors regarding the clients’ visual impairment, such as the severity of the impairment, influence the extent to which adjustments are needed in treatment. During treatment, the professional plays an important role in explaining any visual elements that a client with a visual impairment may miss. Conclusion: In psychological treatment, clients require individual adaptations for their specific visual impairment.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 1028084 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-9 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Frontiers in Psychology |
| Volume | 14 |
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| Publication status | Published - 30 Jan 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research is funded by the Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development ZonMW, the Netherland, project number: 6390 10004. The funding organization had no involvement in study design, data collection, data analysis, manuscript preparation and publication decisions.
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Funding
This research is funded by the Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development ZonMW, the Netherland, project number: 6390 10004. The funding organization had no involvement in study design, data collection, data analysis, manuscript preparation and publication decisions.
Keywords
- adaptations
- Delphi study
- expert experience
- psychological treatment
- visual impairment