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Arcous M, Potier R, Dumet N. Psychological and social consequences of deafblindness for siblings: a systematic literature review. Front Psychol 2024; 15:1102206. [PMID: 38725955 PMCID: PMC11081029 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1102206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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The onset of deafblindness profoundly impacts both the individual with this condition and the individual's family, including siblings. While current studies have primarily focused on the impact felt by parents or spouses, the distinct experiences of siblings have received comparatively less attention. This systematic review addresses the existing research gap regarding the psychological and social consequences experienced by siblings of individuals with deafblindness. A comprehensive search was conducted across multiple electronic databases, including PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, Dissertations & Theses (on ProQuest), ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS), Sociological Abstracts, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Cairn Info. Seven studies were identified as meeting the eligibility criteria for inclusion. The review revealed that siblings of individuals with deafblindness face psychological and social challenges, including emotions such as feelings of neglect, resentment, embarrassment, jealousy, and anxiety. Siblings also grapple with communication difficulties, contributing to feelings of exclusion and insecurity. In addition, these siblings take on significant responsibilities within the family and encounter obstacles in forming relationships outside the family. These findings underscore the need of interventions to improve the well-being of siblings of individuals with deafblindness by addressing their psycho-emotional needs and promoting positive social interactions. These findings align with studies conducted on siblings of children with other disabilities. However, additional research is crucial to investigate overlooked dimensions, particularly positive factors like coping mechanisms and resilience, that may influence the mental health and social experiences of these siblings.
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- Marine Arcous
- Centre de Recherche Psychanalyse, Médecine et Société, Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Centre de Recherche en Psychopathologie et Psychologie Clinique, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Lyon, France
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- Centre de Recherche en Psychopathologie et Psychologie Clinique, Université Lumière Lyon 2, Lyon, France
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D'Amanda CS, Nolen R, Huryn LA, Turriff A. Psychosocial impacts of Mendelian eye conditions: A systematic literature review. Surv Ophthalmol 2020; 65:562-580. [DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2020.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2019] [Revised: 01/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Arcous M, Putois O, Dalle-Nazébi S, Kerbourch S, Cariou A, Ben Aissa I, Marlin S, Potier R. Psychosocial determinants associated with quality of life in people with usher syndrome. A scoping review. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 42:2809-2820. [PMID: 30974979 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2019.1571637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Background: In Usher syndrome, deafness is congenital and blindness is acquired. Therefore, the progressive loss of one of the two senses forces individuals with this syndrome to reorganize their everyday tasks and relationships, creating new strategies to communicate, access information, and move within a given space. This reorganization can interfere with the subjects' capacity to build a good quality of life.Methods: We conducted a scoping review of both peer-reviewed and gray literature, to identify existing evidence of the role of psychosocial determinants on the quality of life of people with Usher syndrome.Results: Twenty-one references met the inclusion criteria. Findings suggest that people with Usher syndrome seem to adjust their life habits to their condition, maintaining hope for the future, and believe in their capacities to accomplish their goals in spite of the various difficulties they encounter. However, this scoping review highlights a lack of research on adaptive strategies, as well as a lack of knowledge concerning the integration of the syndrome in one's identity, the relations to caregivers, and the specificities of the psychotherapeutic support. More information on these topics would enable better-adjusted social, psychotherapeutic, and medical responses.Implications for rehabilitationUsher syndrome, a rare genetic disease, leads to deafblindness, a cluster of related multiple sensory disabilities. People with Usher encounter several obstacles in their daily life. It is also difficult to adapt to the progressive loss of hearing and sight.This paper proposes a scoping review: we identify the main adaptation strategies used by people with Usher Syndrome in order to become autonomous in spite of these obstacles. In becoming more autonomous, they come to a better quality of life.We summarize the most frequent adaptation strategies (at school, work, leisure, interpersonal relationships, etc.) to help programs aimed at rehabilitation for people with Usher syndrome, and to find unexplored research perspectives (e.g., psychotherapies).
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- Marine Arcous
- Denis Diderot - Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université VII, Paris, France
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- Faculty of Psychology, Université de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France.,Department of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictology, Strasbourg University Hospital, Strasbourg, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France.,Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg-Filière de santé maladie rare, SENSGENE, Strasbourg, France
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Necker-Enfants Malades, Paris, France.,Hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg-Filière de santé maladie rare, SENSGENE, Strasbourg, France.,Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France
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- Denis Diderot - Sorbonne Paris Cité, Université VII, Paris, France
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Jaiswal A, Aldersey HM, Wittich W, Mirza M, Finlayson M. Meaning and experiences of participation: a phenomenological study with persons with deafblindness in India. Disabil Rehabil 2019; 42:2580-2592. [PMID: 30686125 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1564943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Purpose: Deafblindness, also known as dual sensory loss, creates a distinct condition more disabling than either deafness or blindness alone. The participation experiences of persons with deafblindness have not been understood well. This phenomenological study aims to understand the meanings of participation for persons with deafblindness and identify the domains of life that are important to them.Methods: We used the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health as a guiding framework. Sixteen adults with deafblindness were interviewed between March and May 2017 in India using a qualitative interview guide.Results: Findings suggest participation as a dynamic, individualized construct that is not just an end outcome. Rather, it is a means to achieve other goals important to the participants such as gaining respect, autonomy, independence, support and relationships, to fulfill aspirations and responsibilities, and to feel included and recognized in society. Life domains that they deemed important for participation were communication and access to information, mobility, relationships, education and productivity, and recreation and leisure.Conclusions: In order to enhance societal participation of people with deafblindness, a significant change in the focus of rehabilitation services is required which involves professionals viewing participation as both a means and an end outcome while designing interventions.
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- Atul Jaiswal
- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- School of Optometry, University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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Jaiswal A, Aldersey H, Wittich W, Mirza M, Finlayson M. Participation experiences of people with deafblindness or dual sensory loss: A scoping review of global deafblind literature. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0203772. [PMID: 30212504 PMCID: PMC6136783 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0203772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Deafblindness, also known as dual sensory loss, is a varying combination of visual and hearing impairment in the same individual. Interest in this topic has increased recently due to evidence suggesting an increase in prevalence of this condition among older adults. Persons with deafblindness frequently experience participation barriers and social isolation. Developing an understanding of their experiences can inform the design of programs and policies to enhance participation of people with deafblindness in society. Objective To identify and summarize available research literature on participation experiences of people with deafblindness or dual sensory loss. Methods A comprehensive literature search of eight databases (CINAHL/EBSCO, Embase, ERIC, Global Health, MEDLINE, ProQuest, PsycINFO, PubMed) was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews (PRISMA) during January 2017 and last updated in June 2017. In addition, non-peer reviewed (grey) literature was also retrieved in the form of online published reports of research projects by 16 deafblind-specific organizations across the globe. To be included, sources had to be published after 1990, had persons with deafblindness as the focal population, and focused on their participation experiences. Results A total 1172 sources were identified of which 54 studies were included. The findings reveal that persons with deafblindness, regardless of origin of their impairment, experience difficulty in communication, mobility, daily living functioning, and social interactions. While these experiences may vary between individuals with congenital versus acquired conditions, they generally feel socially isolated, insecure and uncertain about their future. Conclusion Participation experiences of persons with deafblindness are shaped by dynamic interactions between personal factors (such as onset and type of impairments) and environmental influences (such as attitude, technology, and supports). A better understanding of participation experiences may help professionals in placing emphasis on affected participation domains to design services to enhance participation of people with deafblindness.
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- Atul Jaiswal
- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Optometry, University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Department of Occupational Therapy, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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Fernandes AC, Montilha RDCI. A atuação fonoaudiológica no acompanhamento integral da pessoa com deficiência visual: um relato de caso. REVISTA CEFAC 2015. [DOI: 10.1590/1982-0216201517420314] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Resumo:A Fonoaudiologia enquanto ciência visa estudar e favorecer a comunicação do sujeito com seus grupos sociais, entre eles: a família. Considera-se fundamental a participação do fonoaudiólogo na equipe terapêutica que atua na deficiência visual. Sendo assim, o trabalho integrado entre profissionais e família se torna de grande relevância teórica e prática para a reabilitação. Objetivou-se realizar intervenção grupal junto aos familiares a fim de promover conhecimento sobre deficiência visual, viabilizar e qualificar sua conduta no processo de inclusão. O estudo foi realizado em um serviço de reabilitação universitário. Obteve-se aprovação do Comitê de ética e os participantes assinaram o TCLE. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevista inicial e final, além de intervenção grupal com a família e grupo focal com os adolescentes. A entrevista inicial subsidiou a seleção dos temas para os encontros grupais. Este trabalho relata o caso de um familiar que implantou mudanças em sua casa, levando as informações dos grupos de intervenção a toda família. Os resultados destacam a importância do trabalho com a família para que ela ofereça suporte ao filho a fim de favorecer seu desenvolvimento escolar e efetiva inclusão. Evidenciou-se a importância do trabalho da Fonoaudiologia como mediador desse processo, valorizando a comunicação e a participação da família na educação e reabilitação da pessoa com deficiência visual. Portanto, a intervenção grupal viabilizou e qualificou a conduta dos familiares, sendo possível notar mudanças na percepção e atitudes da família em relação às reais necessidades e possibilidades do filho com deficiência visual.
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Högner N. Psychological Stress in People with Dual Sensory Impairment through Usher Syndrome Type II. JOURNAL OF VISUAL IMPAIRMENT & BLINDNESS 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/0145482x1510900303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Introduction Due to their dual, sensory impairment, people with Usher syndrome are assumed to have a high risk of stress. The purpose of this study was to assess stress in people with Usher syndrome type II (USH2) and the influence of personal variables such as age, gender, and employment on stress. Methods Two questionnaires were used: A self-developed questionnaire (SQ) to investigate the frequency and intensity of stress by external stressors within six life domains and the German standardized stress questionnaire Trierer Inventory of Chronic Stress (TICS) to compare frequency of stress between the USH2 sample group and a reference group ( n = 604). The questionnaires were filled in by an ad hoc sample of 262 persons with USH2 (response rate: 93%), mainly recruited from self-help groups (ages 17–79, mean age = 51; 53% female; 32% employed). Differences were determined by using methods of classical test theory. Results The evaluated SQ shows good indices in terms of item and factor analysis. The greatest stress was seen in the factor “Orientation and Mobility”; in TICS it was in the scale “Chronic Worry.” In TICS the USH2 sample showed significantly higher stress on scales that indicate a lack of social-emotional need fulfillment and less stress in those with high expectations ( p = .05). In both questionnaires, stress was dependent on personal variables. Discussion The results indicate the need for rehabilitation arrangements to reduce stress in people with USH2, especially in the areas of orientation and mobility, chronic worry, and social isolation. In intervention, particular attention should be paid to older, female, and unemployed people. Implications for practitioners Internal and external resources for people with dual sensory impairment need to be strengthened and systematic programs for learning how to cope with stress need to be established in order to provide clients with successful problem- and emotion-focused coping strategies.
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- Nadja Högner
- Institute for Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Low Vision Individuals, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Georgenstrasse 36, 10117 Berlin, Germany
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