Managing the care of patients who have visual impairment.
An ageing population means that the incidence of people who are visually impaired will increase. However, extending the role of ophthalmic nurses will promote delivery of a more effective health service for these patients. Using Maslow's hierarchy of needs as a basis for addressing the care of patients with visual impairment is a means of ensuring that they receive high quality, appropriate care at the right time.
Watkinson
Sue
S
Thames Valley University, London.
Scott
Eileen
E
D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011582:Psychological Theory; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000451:nursing*