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P.068 Post-stroke orthoptic clinic assessment improves patient perceived quality of life

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 June 2022

J Hyndman
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
K Whelan
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
G Hunter
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
C Catton
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
R Goodkey
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
K Hillis
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
A Kleiter
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
L Orsak
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
M Racine
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
L Schreiner
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
K Taylor
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
R Vols
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
B Graham
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)*
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Abstract

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Background: Visual impairment can impact 70% of individuals who have experienced a stroke. Identification and remediation of visual impairments can improve overall function and perceived quality of life. Our project aimed to improve visual assessment and timely intervention for patients with post-stroke visual impairment (PSVI). Methods: We conducted a quality improvement initiative to create a standardized screening and referral process for patients with PSVI to access an orthoptist. Post-stroke visual impairment was identified using the Visual Screen Assessment (VISA) tool. Patients filled out a VFQ-25 questionnaire before and after orthoptic assessment, and differences between scores were evaluated. Results: Eighteen patients completed the VFQ-25 both before and after orthoptic assessment. Of the vision related constructs, there was a significant improvement in reported outcomes for general vision (M=56.9, SD=30.7; M=48.6, SD=16.0), p=0.002, peripheral vision (M=88.3, SD=16; M=75, SD=23.1), p= 0.027, ocular pain (M=97.2, SD=6.9; M=87.5, SD=21.4), p=0.022, near activities (M=82.4, SD=24.1; M=67.8, SD=25.6), p<0.001, social functioning (M=90.2, SD=19; M=78.5, SD=29.3), p=0.019, mental health (M=84.0, SD=25.9; M=70.5, SD=31.2), p=0.017, and role difficulties (M=84.7, SD=26.3; M=67.4, SD=37.9), p=0.005. Conclusions: Orthoptic assessments for those with PSVI significantly improved perceived quality of life in a numerous vision related constructs, suggesting it is a valuable part of a patient’s post-stroke recovery.

Type
Poster Presentations
Copyright
© The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation