《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2007, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (05): 473-474.
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LIMei-hua, LIN Yi-kun, DENG Qiang
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Abstract: Objective To survey the outcome of the Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Skills Training projects, a communities based rehabilitation which was advancing in Yunnan. Methods 310 blind subjects in model areas were assessed with the Assessment Standard of O&M Training for the Blind. Results 98.7% of subjects improved their mobility skills after receiving O&M skills training, that was 44.5% could walk independently in short distance, 34.5% in long distance, and 19.7% in complex surroundings in detail. There was no difference (P>0.05) among the different gender, educated level, and visual loss level, however, there was significant difference (P<0.05) made by the age level and the causes of disability of vision. Young and middle-aged subjects have better training result than the aged, as well as the congenital blind ones than the postnatal ones. Conclusion O&M skills training in Community Based Rehabilitation Services is effective for visual rehabilitation.
Key words: visual disability, community based rehabilitation, Orientation and Mobility, Yunnan Province
LIMei-hua;LIN Yi-kun;DENG Qiang. Outcome of the Orientation and Mobility Skills Training Projects in Yunnan [J]. 《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》, 2007, 13(05): 473-474.
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