AIMS OR PURPOSE: The health related quality of life (HRQoL) implications of amblyopia and/or its treatment have been reported. However the clinician's perspective has not previously been explored. The purpose of this study was to explore the HRQoL implications of amblyopia and/or its treatment from a clinicians' perspective. METHODS: Three focus group sessions were conducted with practising orthoptists. Thematic content analysis was undertaken, to identify HRQoL themes associated with amblyopia and/or its treatment. RESULTS: Nine HRQoL themes associated with amblyopia and/or its treatment were identified. These included adult quality of life issues; hospital appointments; appearance; glasses-wear; patching treatment; atropine treatment; limited activities; relationships within the family; and treatment compliance. CONCLUSIONS: The HRQoL implications of amblyopia and/or its treatment was similar to those identified in the literature. Participants acknowledged a change in societal attitudes towards glasses and patching; with glasses becoming more socially acceptable. Further research is needed to explore the exact impact of amblyopia and/or its treatment from both the child and the parental perspective.
AIMS OR PURPOSE: The health related quality of life (HRQoL) implications of amblyopia and/or its treatment have been reported. However the clinician's perspective has not previously been explored. The purpose of this study was to explore the HRQoL implications of amblyopia and/or its treatment from a clinicians' perspective. METHODS: Three focus group sessions were conducted with practising orthoptists. Thematic content analysis was undertaken, to identify HRQoL themes associated with amblyopia and/or its treatment. RESULTS: Nine HRQoL themes associated with amblyopia and/or its treatment were identified. These included adult quality of life issues; hospital appointments; appearance; glasses-wear; patching treatment; atropine treatment; limited activities; relationships within the family; and treatment compliance. CONCLUSIONS: The HRQoL implications of amblyopia and/or its treatment was similar to those identified in the literature. Participants acknowledged a change in societal attitudes towards glasses and patching; with glasses becoming more socially acceptable. Further research is needed to explore the exact impact of amblyopia and/or its treatment from both the child and the parental perspective.
Authors: Robert P Rutstein; Graham E Quinn; Elizabeth L Lazar; Roy W Beck; Dean J Bonsall; Susan A Cotter; Eric R Crouch; Jonathan M Holmes; Darren L Hoover; David A Leske; Ingryd J Lorenzana; Michael X Repka; Donny W Suh Journal: Ophthalmology Date: 2010-02-16 Impact factor: 12.079
Authors: Michael X Repka; Raymond T Kraker; Roy W Beck; Jonathan M Holmes; Susan A Cotter; Eileen E Birch; William F Astle; Danielle L Chandler; Joost Felius; Robert W Arnold; D Robbins Tien; Stephen R Glaser Journal: Arch Ophthalmol Date: 2008-08
Authors: Jonathan M Holmes; Samara Strauber; Graham E Quinn; Stephen R Cole; Joost Felius; Marjean Kulp Journal: J AAPOS Date: 2008-10-30 Impact factor: 1.220