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January 20, 20260 citations

Patient perspectives on clinical environment accessibility: a qualitative study in severe vision loss.

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KPKimberly M. PappMHMatthew HolzerHHHannah M Holzer

Key Points

  • This study aims to explore the accessibility needs and experiences of patients with severe vision loss in clinical environments.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with patients who have visual impairment or blindness.
  • Analyzed responses to identify themes regarding accessibility in clinic design.
  • Gathered suggestions for practical modifications to improve service delivery.
  • Patients reported diverse needs regarding clinic accessibility.
  • Identified specific design modifications that could enhance navigation for visually impaired individuals.
  • Highlighted the importance of solutions-focused approaches to health care accessibility.

Abstract

This study highlighted the diverse needs and lived experiences of patients with visual impairment and blindness who access eye care services with respect to accessibility in clinic design. Through a solutions-focused worldview, this study identifies practical suggestions and modifications for health services to meaningfully accommodate patients with visual impairment.

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Papp et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/696f1a849e64f732b51eecf5https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjo.2025.12.018
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