Sensory Impairment Flashcards
what is sensory impairment
when or or more of a persons senses is no longer normal
what are the key care needs for someone with a sensory impairment
communication
accessing services
mobility
accessibility and isolation
rehabilitation
what are the leading causes of vision impairment
uncorrected refractive errors and cataracts
how do inequalities relate to vision problems
people with lower income have more chance of sight loss as they cannot get to the optometrist
what are the 2 groups of vision impairment
distance vision impairment and near vision impairment
what is a cataract
clouding of the lens of the eye which prevents clear vision
when can cataracts develop
after eye injuries/inflammation/other eye diseases
who does age related macular degeneration affect
older people
what does wet age related macular degeneration do
causes severe sight loss in a matter of months
what is dry age related macular degeneration
bilateral condition and gradual loss of vision
what is glaucoma
fluid built up in front part of eye which increases eye pressure
what is diabetic retinopathy
result of vascular changes in retinal circulation
what are the risk factors for diabetic retinopathy
duration of diabetes
level of glycaemia
presence of high blood pressure
insulin dependence
pregnancy
what is haemaniopia
blindness in one half of visual field
how do you prevent vision problems
regular eye exams
protection from sun
protective eye wear at work
seeking treatment
stop smoking
eating healthy
what are some of the difficulties that visually impaired people experience
not being able to access printed material
difficulty in accessing the internet/electronic devices
difficulty in getting to destinations and around the build environment
accessing unfamiliar buildings and environments
lack of awareness of others as to how to help
name some ways to maximise communication with visually impaired people
identify yourself
use names to identify others
keep person informed of movements
tell them what you are doing before doing it
no non-verbal communication
provide alternate formats of information
what can hearing be affected by
disease
disorder
injury
what is the functional impact of hearing loss
ability to communicate with others
spoken language development is often delayed
adverse effect on academic performance of children
increased rates of grade failure and greater need for education assistance
access to suitable accommodations
what is the social and emotional impact of hearing loss
loneliness
isolation
frustration
what are some congenital causes of hearing loss
maternal rubella
low birth weight
birth asphyxia
drug use during pregnancy
jaundice in neonatal period
what are some acquired causes of hearing loss
infectious diseases
chronic ear infections
otitis media
medicines
injuries
how do you maximise communication with a hearing impaired person
ask if they want to use loop system
establish preferred communication
book BSL interpreters
face person
clear speech
finger spelling
write things down
reduce background noise
