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Review
. 2016;53(6):693-704.
doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2015.06.0113.

A conceptual model for vision rehabilitation

Pamela S Roberts  1 , John-Ross Rizzo  2 , Kimberly Hreha  3 , Jeffrey Wertheimer  1 , Jennifer Kaldenberg  4 , Dawn Hironaka  1 , Richard Riggs  1 , August Colenbrander  5
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A conceptual model for vision rehabilitation

Pamela S Roberts et al. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016.

Abstract

Vision impairments are highly prevalent after acquired brain injury (ABI). Conceptual models that focus on constructing intellectual frameworks greatly facilitate comprehension and implementation of practice guidelines in an interprofessional setting. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of the vision literature in ABI, describe a conceptual model for vision rehabilitation, explain its potential clinical inferences, and discuss its translation into rehabilitation across multiple practice settings and disciplines.

Keywords: acquired brain injury; conceptual model; functional vision; interprofessional; rehabilitation; stroke; vision; vision assessment; vision specialists; visual function.

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Financial Disclosures: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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Conceptual model for vision rehabilitation.
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