Factors associated with eye examination within the past year among older home care clients: A cross‐sectional register study
A significant share of home care clients may not seek or may be unable to attend eye examinations at the recommended intervals due to various barriers, such as limited physical function and cognitive decline. The opportunity to participate in eye examinations may require targeted support services, such as assistance or transport services, or the development of innovative home-based vision care services. In addition, home care professionals' awareness and competence regarding eye examination recommendations, available eye care services, and overall vision health should be strengthened.
Authors
- Aura Falck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1762-0228)
- Heidi Siira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8707-0164)
- Tiina Pesonen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7299-6949)
- Satu Elo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4833-4937)
- Johanna Edgren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1839-9737)
Institutions
- Oulu University Hospital (FI)
- Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (FI)
- Oulu University of Applied Sciences (FI)
- University of Oulu (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Optometry and Vision Science
- Published
- 2025-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/opx.0000000000002300
- Primary Topic
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00