P. Lebech

Synscentralen, Kuskevej 3, 4760 Vordingborg,
Tlf. +45 55 37 33 33, Fax + 45 55 37 39 09 
E-mail: pl@sc.stam.dk
Denmark.

Synscentralen, the County ressource center for the blind and visually impaired, Storstrøms Amt, Denmark has compiled a 4-paged case sheed to be used as a part of daily work-instrument. Moreover the case sheet is on computer ( Access ), thus makes it possible measuring outcomes. The purpose is to help the user regaining a range of n ormal basic skills. Measuring is made by counting various steps of improvement.

These are related to the efforts, and explain the background.

The system includes the following areas, among others:

Everyday activities (ADL), assistive aids (ADL), tactile and visual markings in the home, communication aids, writing, lighting preferences (lux and Kelvin), Orientation & Mobility, orientation & mobility aids, optical devices (reading), CCTV, optical devices (distance).

Example: Activities of Daily Living, ADL

A severe visual impairment often makes it difficult to carry out ordinary activities around the house. Here is an example of the layout of the case sheet in this area:

The sheet records the client's subjective experience of his or her restrictions and abilities.

The assessment has four levels:

· blank: The Resource Center has not been involved in this issue

· 0 The Resource Center has been involved, and the status is positive (i.e., the person feels able to handle this area satisfactorily)

· - The Resource Center has provided assistance, but there has been no improvement

· + The Resource Center has provided assistance, and there has been improvement, i.e., the person now feels able to handle this area.

If you are interested in using the computer to develope case sheet programs specially in our field we would like to compare notes with you.