title: Managing the care of patients who have visual impairment.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Thames Valley University, London.
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Watkinson
authors.forename: Eileen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Scott
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D011582:Psychological Theory; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000451:nursing*