Components of Service Delivery Models of Care for the Detection, Care and Management of Visual Impairment for Adults and Children with Acquired Brain Injury: A Scoping Review Protocol

Published Date: 10th February 2026

Publication Authors: Hepworth. LR, Hill. A

Introduction: Vision problems are common in patients with acquired brain injury (ABI). Inpatient eye care is ad hoc in the UK, and once patients with ABI are discharged from hospital care, community eye care provision is typically non-standardised and frequently leads to substantial unmet needs and health inequalities for patients.

Objective: The objective of this scoping review is to identify and describe the components of existing service delivery models of care in relation to the detection, care and management of visual impairment for adults and children with ABI. This is a protocol; no results will be published in this manuscript.

Methods: We will search multiple databases to include MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, APA PsycINFO and The Cochrane Library for English language publications from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. Supplementary searches will also be conducted to locate grey literature. We will include any study that describes or assesses service delivery for adults and children with visual impairment following ABI in health and social care and education settings.

Stakeholder Engagement: We consulted with a broad range of stakeholders, including subject experts from health and education sectors and patient and public representatives during the planning, and will continue the same during the conduct, reporting and dissemination of this scoping review.

Hepworth, L.R.; Hill, A. et al. (2026). Components of Service Delivery Models of Care for the Detection, Care and Management of Visual Impairment for Adults and Children with Acquired Brain Injury: A Scoping Review Protocol. British and Irish Orthoptic Journal. 22, pp.14-19. [Online]. Available at: https://doi.org/10.22599/bioj.532 [Accessed 11 February 2026].