Table 1 Hearing and vision practices reportedly implemented in care homes (n = 400)
Practices (%/n) | Yes | No | Not sure | Sometimes | When residents bring their own |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hearing | |||||
Care plan (Hearing) | 91.3 (365) | 0.3 (1) | 2 (8) | 6.5 (26) | |
Hearing Aids checked regularly | 84 (336) | 5 (20) | 11 (44) | ||
Quiet places | 79.5 (318) | 14.2 (57) | 6.3 (25) | ||
Annual hearing check-ups | 46.8 (187) | 25 (100) | 28.2 (113) | ||
Hearing Screening Tools | 16 (64) | 46 (184) | 38 (152) | ||
Access to other hearing devices | 15 (60) | 29.8 (119) | 18.8 (75) | 36.5 (146) | |
Vision | |||||
Care plan (Vision) | 93.5 (374) | 0.5 (2) | 2.5 (10) | 3.5 (14) | |
Glasses cleaned regularly | 91.8 (367) | 4.5 (18) | 3.8 (15) | ||
Well-lit rooms | 88.3 (353) | 5.3 (21) | 6.5 (26) | ||
Annual vision check-ups | 85.3 (341) | 2.8 (11) | 12 (48) | ||
Adaptations to environment (Vision) | 67.8 (271) | 21.8 (87) | 10.5 (42) | ||
Glasses labelled with owner’s name | 48.8 (195) | 7.2 (29) | 4 (16) | 40 (160) | |
Access to other vision devices | 45 (180) | 8.3 (33) | 13.5 (54) | 33.3 (133) | |
Vision Screening Tools | 23.8 (95) | 43.8 (175) | 32.5 (130) | ||