《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》

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

XU Ju-mi1, SONG Yu2, HUANG Xiao-jing1, JIN Rong2, SUN Mei1, ZHU Yun-qi2, XU Bin2, WAN Shao-hua2, YANG Zhe2, WANG Wei-li2, LÜ Jun1   

  1. 1. China Research Center on Disability Issues at Fudan University, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China; 2. Resource Center of Assistive Technology in Shanghai, Shanghai 200120, China
  • Published:2016-09-25 Online:2016-12-05

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.

Key words: low vision, glasses aids, adaptation, utilization