‘Promoting Self-Determination for Students with Visual Impairments: A Review of the Literature

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The authors present results of a literature review on self-determination for children and youths with visual impairments (i.e., those who are blind or have low vision). Self-determination studies were identified through searches of electronic databases for articles published from 2003 to 2016. Students with visual impairments need age-appropriate opportunities to develop self-determination skills in school,… Continue Reading ‘Promoting Self-Determination for Students with Visual Impairments: A Review of the Literature

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A Systematic Review on Inclusive Education of Students with Visual Impairment

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This was a systematic review on the inclusive education of students with visual impairment. This study focused on two of the most addressed topics: the perceptions of general education teachers and challenges faced by students with visual impairment in accessing academic subjects. It synthesized the findings of 18 peer-reviewed articles published in English from 1980… Continue Reading A Systematic Review on Inclusive Education of Students with Visual Impairment

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Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Depression subscale (HADS-D) to screen for major depression: systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis

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Study to evaluate the accuracy of the depression subscale of the Hospital and Anxiety Depression Scale to screen for major depression among people with physical health problems. Individual participant data were obtained from 101 of 168 eligible studies. When screening for major depression, a HADS-D cut-off value of seven or higher maximised combined sensitivity and… Continue Reading Accuracy of the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Depression subscale (HADS-D) to screen for major depression: systematic review and individual participant data meta-analysis

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of psychological interventions to improve mental wellbeing

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Our current understanding of the efficacy of psychological interventions in improving mental states of wellbeing is incomplete. This study aimed to overcome limitations of previous reviews by examining the efficacy of distinct types of psychological interventions, irrespective of their theoretical underpinning, and the impact of various moderators, in a unified systematic review and meta-analysis.

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