A Model of Orientation and Mobility Training Program: Case Studies of Patients with Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand
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2011-03-11
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Journal of Ratchasuda College for Research and Development of Persons with Disabilities
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The objectives of this study were: to explore mobility problems of patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), and to develop a mobility training program that meets the needs of these patients. Twenty participants, who met the inclusion criteria, were purposely selected from patients with retinitis pigmentosa at the eye clinic of Siriraj Hospital, Thailand from June 15 – December 30, 2009. These participants were interviewed by using structured interview forms. The data regarding their mobility problems were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Three patients from these participants volunteered to be individual case studies in a 4-week mobility training program. The program was developed to meet the mobility needs of each participant. Each participant was assessed for their difficulty in traveling with pre and post training. Their mobility was also observed during their training in the Siriraj hospital area. The results of the interviews showed that the most difficult mobility situations for the 20 patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP) were moving around social gatherings and walking alone at night. As a result of practicing mobility skills in this training program, all participants improved their mobility skills and were more satisfied with this training program. They also agreed that it was appropriate for patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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Journal of Ratchasuda College for Research and Development of Persons with Disabilities; Vol.6 No.2 July-December 2010; 23-36