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Sheerin, Fintan; Allen, Andrew P.; Fallon, Marianne; McCallion, Philip; McCarron, Mary; Mulryan, Niamh; Chen, Yaohua – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed enormous strain on health systems around the world, undermining the mental health and wellbeing of healthcare workers. Supporting people with intellectual disabilities may be particularly challenging for workers, as some people with intellectual disabilities may have a limited understanding of the…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Well Being, Intellectual Disability, COVID-19
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Brennan, Damien; D'Eath, Maureen; McCallion, Philip; McCarron, Mary – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: As the life expectancy of people with intellectual disability increases, they may now outlive their parents or their parents' ability to continue to care. Siblings of adults with intellectual disability often succeed their parents as primary carers. Little is known about the health and well-being of this important cohort of carers who…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Siblings, Caregivers
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McCausland, Darren; McCarron, Mary; McCallion, Philip – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Background: Before COVID-19, people with intellectual disabilities were digitally excluded, facing difficulties accessing and using technology. The pandemic outbreak closed down many in-person services and supports for this population. Methods: This study examined changes in technology use to support the healthcare and social connections of older…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Computer Use, COVID-19