Abstract
Previous literature has shown dual sensory loss (DSL) to be a condition with unique challenges. Therefore, it is important to utilize appropriate measuring instruments in clinical practice and research. The aim of this systematic review was to identify and evaluate the quality of questionnaires assessing the impact of DSL on various life areas.
Four databases were searched for studies developing or evaluating quality of questionnaires measuring the impact of vision and/or hearing loss on access to information, mobility, communication or fatigue. The COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist was used to assess the quality of the included questionnaires.
The literature search resulted in 6848 references. No questionnaires were found that specifically assess the impact of DSL on one of the areas of interest. However, various questionnaires were found that contain useful items.
This study resulted in an overview of questionnaires that contain useful items for the assessment of the impact of DSL on access to information, mobility, communication and fatigue. However, no DSL-specific questionnaires were identified. It is highly recommended that future research is aimed at developing adequate questionnaires for DSL; the items identified in this study might be used for this purpose.
Four databases were searched for studies developing or evaluating quality of questionnaires measuring the impact of vision and/or hearing loss on access to information, mobility, communication or fatigue. The COSMIN Risk of Bias checklist was used to assess the quality of the included questionnaires.
The literature search resulted in 6848 references. No questionnaires were found that specifically assess the impact of DSL on one of the areas of interest. However, various questionnaires were found that contain useful items.
This study resulted in an overview of questionnaires that contain useful items for the assessment of the impact of DSL on access to information, mobility, communication and fatigue. However, no DSL-specific questionnaires were identified. It is highly recommended that future research is aimed at developing adequate questionnaires for DSL; the items identified in this study might be used for this purpose.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
| Event | Deafblind International: Global Connections - Ottawa, Canada Duration: 24 Jul 2023 → 28 Jul 2023 |
Conference
| Conference | Deafblind International |
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| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Ottawa |
| Period | 24/07/2023 → 28/07/2023 |