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Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Structured Psychosocial Counseling On Mental Health And FI Individuals With Low Vision
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
Vision impairments affect 2.2 billion people worldwide, including 36 million who are blind and 217 million with moderate-to-severe visual impairment. In the US, age-related vision loss is a leading cause of disability among older adults.
Official title: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Structured Psychosocial Counseling On Mental Health And Functional Independence In Individuals With Low Vision
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2025-03-20
Completion Date
2026-02-20
Last Updated
2025-04-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Structured Psychosocial Counseling
"Group A (Experimental Group): Participants in the Experimental group will be divided into groups with the persons having visual acuity 6/60, counting fingers and light perception will receive low vision aids etc and structured psychosocial counseling tailored for individuals with low vision. Counseling will be delivered over a 12-week period, consisting of weekly 60-minute sessions conducted by trained counselors. The program will focus on the following: Coping mechanisms for depression and anxiety. Strategies to improve functional independence and daily living skills. Social integration techniques to enhance participation in community activities. Low visions aids under supervision of low vision specialist."
Standard Care
Group B (Control Group): The control group will continue receiving standard care, including referrals and informational support.
Locations (1)
Dial hospital, Qadirabad road Ali pur chattah
Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan