Background: Most research and subsequent treatment interventions operate dichotomously in the conceptualization of causality regarding mental health among people with BVI, advancing the conclusion that such problems are either related to physical impairment or social structure. Roughly 3 million adult Americans have a visual impairment or blindness, and over 4 million adults aged 40 and older. Despite data demonstrating an elevated prevalence of mental health symptoms in people with BVI, this population remains largely untreated. The relatively low rates of mental health care service initiation are particularly concerning because individuals with BVI frequently interact with many systems of rehabilitative treatment intended to enhance quality of life.
Aim: The present study highlights the Role of Rehabilitation
Medicine in the Psychological Etiology of Blindness or Visual Impairment.
Patients and Methods: A comprehensive literature review was
conducted. The literature review utilized a critical systems typology, whereby
relevant literature was selected, reviewed, and analyzed intra and
extra-organizationally. In addition, a thorough discussion of
disability-related factors was provided, lending a socio-political lens to the
problem.
Results: Considerable data indicates that short-term mental health
care services for people with BVI are ineffective treatment methods, albeit
primarily employed in health-rehabilitative processes. Multiple studies offered
data indicating the presence of diverse and entangled mental health issues
relative to vocational rehabilitation services, mobility tool utility, and
emotional reactions to vision loss. Many studies suggested that disability
identity work be integrated into health-rehabilitative processes for people
with BVI. A critical forum or podcast can provide a means of educative introspection
that aids people with BVI to recognize the power that is given, not necessarily
power held. Reality therapy, then, can be an organized effort to incorporate
into clinical settings which people with BVI are cognizant of, and may
specifically request, during assessment or evaluative procedures.
Conclusion: To improve the utility of mental health care services
for people with BVI, a reenergization of the mental health care needs of this
population must occur. Future mental health policy and practice for individuals
with BVI can be improved with the help of a podcast or forum that critically
examines and educates listeners about the health-rehabilitation issues that
impact the provision of mental health care services. In order to improve
understanding of this demographic and their particular mental health needs,
disability researchers must expedite qualitative, community-based techniques
and develop research on integrating critical perspectives in treatment with
persons with BVI.
Author
(s) Details
Clairissa
G. Richardson
School of Social Work, Simmons University, Boston, MA, USA.
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