title: Methodology for the systematic reviews on occupational therapy interventions for older adults with low vision.
abstract: Systematic reviews of the literature relevant to older adults with low vision are important to the practice of occupational therapy. This article describes the four questions that served as the focus for the systematic reviews of the effectiveness of occupational therapy interventions for older adults with low vision. We describe the background for the reviews; the process followed for each question, including search terms and search strategy; the databases searched; and the methods used to summarize and critically appraise the literature. In addition, we present the final number of articles included in each systematic review; a summary of the results, strengths, and limitations of the findings; and implications for practice, education, and research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Science, University at Buffalo, State University of New York, USA. ma@ArbesIdeas.com
authors.forename: Marian
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Arbesman
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lieberman
authors.forename: Debra R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Berlanstein
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009788:Occupational Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D011786:Quality Control; D012107:Research Design; D012196:Review Literature as Topic; D014481:United States; D015354:Vision, Low / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000534:rehabilitation*