Physical access may be the first barrier to accessing dental care for individuals with a visual impairment. To improve access to dental services simple measures such as keeping passages clear, ensuring areas are well lit, door frames and handles are well defined, having high backed chairs with arms, placing large print signs in areas of danger, and placing handrails by stairs can be used.8 In addition, tactile maps, paths, Braille signs and use of contrasting colours are helpful.9
The first person a patient may come into contact with is the receptionist and it is important that they introduce themselves. It may be appropriate for the receptionist to offer to lead the patient to a chair, taking care to avoid any obsta cles and explain the surroundings.1
Physical access may be the first barrier to accessing dental care for individuals with a visual impairment. To improve access to dental services simple measures such as keeping passages clear, ensuring areas are well lit, door frames and handles are well defined, having high backed chairs with arms, placing large print signs in areas of danger, and placing handrails by stairs can be used.8 In addition, tactile maps, paths, Braille signs and use of contrasting colours are helpful.9The first person a patient may come into contact with is the receptionist and it is important that they introduce themselves. It may be appropriate for the receptionist to offer to lead the patient to a chair, taking care to avoid any obsta cles and explain the surroundings.1
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