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Table 4 Institution adaptation, equipment according to the vision status

From: Prevalence and burden of self-reported blindness and low vision for individuals living in institutions: a nationwide survey

 

Blind

Low vision

No visual problems

P-Value on needs

Institution adaptation (Need – Unmet need)

54.5% – 5.8%

39.4% – 1.3%

38.0% – 1.1%

<0.0001

Restrooms

29.9%

22.1%

20.7%

<0.0001

Bathroom

31.3%

19.2%

20.3%

<0.0001

Tables

23.6%

11.2%

14.3%

<0.0001

Seats

24.2%

11.6%

12.8%

<0.0001

Bed

46.5%

25.2%

28.3%

<0.0001

Ramps, etc.

25.0%

17.5%

18.6%

<0.0001

Devices to open doors, etc.

1.8%

2.1%

1.6%

<0.0001

Other pieces of furniture

5.1%

2.5%

1.8%

<0.0001

  1. Adjusted according to the blind French population on age, number of handicaps. First figure : Needed institution adaptation; Second figure: unmet need