Factors related to the use of a head-mounted display for individuals with low vision

Measuring changes in device use of a head-mounted low vision aid after personalised telerehabilitation: protocol for a feasibility study

“…In addition to the primary outcomes, we will collect measures about the impact of telerehabilitation on use behaviour (eSight Eyewear discontinuance rate) and on participants’ quality of life (measured with two standardised device-related quality of life questionnaires, described in the Exploratory/secondary outcomes section). We will explore important predictors of eSight Eyewear use pre-identified in a cross-sectional study,16 such as the presence of headaches, follow-up service satisfaction, and other people’s reaction while participants use their eSight device.…”

“…The research questions and outcome measures of the present study were tailored to reflect the barriers and facilitators to eSight Eyewear use as identified by device users in a cross-sectional study 16. It is planned, once the telerehabilitation intervention is completed, to ask participants to assess the burden of the telerehabilitation intervention and the time required to participate, in order to design future interventions to accommodate accordingly.…”

“…Despite the functional and evidence-based benefits of LVA use,4 14 a scoping review documented high variability rates of device non-use for magnifying LVAs after their prescription, ranging from 2.3% to 50% (M=25%, SD=14%) 15. In the context of eSight Eyewear, a cross-sectional study revealed that of 109 users, 17.4% (n=19) had discontinued their use 16. The authors reported that reasons for non-use had been identified as multifactorial, involving the device, the user, the environment and the intervention.…”

“…Among important barriers in the process of acquiring and incorporating magnifying LVAs were limited access to transportation to receive training with a device, insufficient training duration and frequency, and negative healthcare experiences including providers’ poor knowledge of devices, absence of positive interactions between the patient/client and LV healthcare professionals as well as delays in obtaining an appointment 15. Regarding HMDs, a cross-sectional study concluded that device-related quality of life, absence of headaches and follow-up service satisfaction were important predictors of eSight Eyewear use 16. Transportation issues limited the ability of individuals to access follow-up interventions for their LVA training and skill reinforcement 17 18.…”

Device abandonment in deafblindness: a scoping review of the intersection of functionality and usability through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health lens

“…For assistive vision devices, barriers and facilitators have been grouped according to whether they are linked to the person, their environment, the device itself, or available interventions. 7 For vision magnification devices, use is increased by higher self-confidence and motivation and perceived device benefit, while use is decreased by the associated stigma. 8 For orientation and mobility, the stigma of using a white cane has received attention because it is the main identifier and symbol for blindness.…”