Dual Sensory Impairment Low Vision Rehabilitation (LVR) Initiative
Completed
Conditions studied: Dual Sensory Impairment of Vision and Hearing
In brief
The aims of the Improving Communication with Formal/Informal Caregivers among Older Adults with Dual Sensory Impairment: Feasibility of Hearing Intervention in a Low Vision Rehabilitation Clinic (LVR) are: Primary aims Aim 1 To characterize prevalence of objective hearing impairment (i.e. DSI) among a clinical LVR population) in older adults (≥60 years) with English proficiency free from moderate to severe depression or cognitive decline using the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE) assessment and an objective hearing evaluation. Aim 2 To describe the perceived burden of care on primary caregiver (identified people who assist with two or more activities of daily living. instrumental activities of daily living (ADLs/Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs))of individuals with dual sensory impairment (DSI) among a clinical LVR population in older adults (≥60 years) with English proficiency free from moderate to severe depression or cognitive decline using the Zarit Burden Interview questionnaire and qualitative interview data analyses. Aim 3 To determine feasibility and benefit of a pilot manualized over-the-counter hearing intervention program on LVR patients to address communication among a DSI population using the Zarit Burden Interview questionnaire. 3A: Describe feasibility based on completion of pilot, drop-out rate, and semi-structured interviews 3B: Describe perceived communication improvements based on semi-structured interviews
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03664349
- Run by
- Johns Hopkins University
- People needed
- 168
- Starts
- 2018-11-26
- Expected to finish
- 2019-09-20
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-10-02
Who can join
Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may not qualify if…
- Potential candidates for enrollment who meet one or more of the following criteria are excluded from participation in the study:
- Medical contraindication to use handheld amplifier. Because hearing amplifier will be the primary device used in the hearing intervention, participants with medical contraindications to hearing amplifier use are excluded. Contraindication will be determined by pilot audiologist. These may include:
- Active ear infection
- Atresia
- Profound hearing loss beyond the limits of the device
- Asymmetrical hearing loss
- Central hearing loss (i.e. neurologic in origin)
- Free from Vision Impairment. Participants will be excluded who have no vision impairment after refraction on acuity, visual field status and contrast sensitivity as assessed by a low vision rehabilitation clinician.
- Depression. Screened with Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression (CES-D) score ≥16.
- No participants are excluded based on race or sex.
Where it is running
- Low Vision Rehabilitation Clinic, Johns Hopkins — Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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