Visual limitations do not indicate poor quality of life: reflections by future eye care professionals

Lucas, C; Nguyen, V

Visual limitations do not indicate poor quality of life: reflections by future eye care professionals

Lucas, C

Nguyen, V

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Publisher:: Informa UK Limited
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Reflective Practice, 2021, pp. 1-13
Issue Date:: 2021-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Lucas, C https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7857-2338
dc.contributor.author	Nguyen, V https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3744-1523
dc.date.accessioned	2021-11-05T03:30:56Z
dc.date.available	2021-11-05T03:30:56Z
dc.date.issued	2021-01-01
dc.identifier.citation	Reflective Practice, 2021, pp. 1-13
dc.identifier.issn	1462-3943
dc.identifier.issn	1470-1103
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/151359
dc.description.abstract	This paper describes a study analysing eye care professional students’ written reflections following their engagement with clients with low vision conditions. By embedding a reflective practice model (Schon’s reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action) within a higher education curriculum, students’ assumptions and beliefs were challenged. Analysis of fifty-two reflective essays were analysed using the Braun and Clarke’s 6-phase process for inductive thematic analysis. This generated three themes: (i) Students’ perceptions that visual limitations do not necessarily equate to a poorer quality of life; (ii) Extrinsic and intrinsic influences affect patient care; and (iii) Eye care professionals’ role expands to holistic care. An additional outcome of this study supports embedding reflective practice activities within the curriculum. By providing students with a platform to reflect and challenge their assumptions, may have the potential to enhance their understanding and improve future practice.
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	Informa UK Limited
dc.relation.ispartof	Reflective Practice
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/14623943.2021.1973987
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dc.subject	13 Education, 22 Philosophy and Religious Studies
dc.title	Visual limitations do not indicate poor quality of life: reflections by future eye care professionals
dc.type	Journal Article
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Pharmacy
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Graduate School of Health/GSH.Orthoptics
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Abstract:

This paper describes a study analysing eye care professional students’ written reflections following their engagement with clients with low vision conditions. By embedding a reflective practice model (Schon’s reflection-in-action and reflection-on-action) within a higher education curriculum, students’ assumptions and beliefs were challenged. Analysis of fifty-two reflective essays were analysed using the Braun and Clarke’s 6-phase process for inductive thematic analysis. This generated three themes: (i) Students’ perceptions that visual limitations do not necessarily equate to a poorer quality of life; (ii) Extrinsic and intrinsic influences affect patient care; and (iii) Eye care professionals’ role expands to holistic care. An additional outcome of this study supports embedding reflective practice activities within the curriculum. By providing students with a platform to reflect and challenge their assumptions, may have the potential to enhance their understanding and improve future practice.

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