Utilization of Glasses Aids Adaption Service for Persons with Low Vision in Shanghai, China

VernacularTitle:上海市低视力残疾人眼镜式助视器适配服务利用现状分析①
Author: Juemi XU ¹ ; Yu SONG ² ; Xiaojing HUANG ¹ ; Rong JIN ² ; Mei SUN ¹ ; Yunqi ZHU ² ; Bin XU ² ; Shaohua WAN ² ; Zhe YANG ² ; Weili WANG ² ; Jun LV ¹
Author Information

1. 1. China Research Center on Disability Issues at Fudan University, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
2. 2. Resource Center of Assistive Technology in Shanghai, Shanghai 200120, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: low vision, glasses aids, adaptation, utilization
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2016;22(9):1086-1089
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the condition of utilization of glasses aids adaption in Shanghai. Methods The numbers who accepted the services, funds invested, the models, etc. in 16 districts of Shanghai between 2012 and 2014 were collected, and analyzed with descriptive analysis, concentration index and correlation analysis. Results A total of 17,498 persons accepted glasses aids adaption services, which cost 335.37 yuan per person. The concentration index was 0.0951. Conclusion The glasses aids adaption service works well in Shanghai, but is variable among the districts.