2 Comparative study of Tactile Discrimination in Completely Blind Braille Readers & Non blind Non Braille Readers
Journal Title: Indian journal of applied basic medical sciences - Year 2019, Vol 21, Issue 31
Abstract
Background: Braille readers are encouraged for various task which fosters their finger sensitivity. Tactile discrimination is ability to distinguish between two touch stimuli on skin. The present study was conducted to compare the sense of tactile discrimination in Blind Braille readers who are expertise in braille reading & non blind non braille readers. Method: Tactile discrimination was measured by Weber Compass Aesthesiometer in completely Blind Braille readers & Non blind Non Braille readers. Result & Analysis: Collected data was analyzed by t test. It was found that completely blind Braille readers had better tactile discrimination than non-blind non Braille readers. Conclusion: The present study showed that statistically significant results of higher tactile discrimination in completely blind Braille readers than non-blind non Braille readers. These results may help us in rehabilitation of blind Braille readers.
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Dr. Swapnali Kadam
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