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Thessa Hilgenkamp; Amy Bodde; Sarah Mann; Brain Helsel; Joseph Sherman; Jessica Danon; Lauren Ptomey – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Online exercise interventions can improve access to tailored programmes for individuals with intellectual disabilities (including Down syndrome). This paper aimed to describe best practices and provide recommendations for online physical activity or exercise programmes for this population. Method: Two research teams with extensive…
Descriptors: Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Down Syndrome, Exercise
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Kady F. Sternberg; Joanna G. Cloutier; Kaitlyn Ahlers; Christina Moore; Kathleen A. Koth; Takahiro Soda; Narpinder Kaur Malhi; Shikha Verma; Lisa C. Yeh; Jennifer L. McLaren – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Little research has been conducted solely exploring gender diversity in people with intellectual disabilities. This review explores the literature, discusses the prevalence, and identifies clinical best practices for people at the intersection of gender diversity and intellectual disability. Method: A scoping review was conducted…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Incidence, LGBTQ People, Diversity
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Maeve Goodall; Kate Irving; Mary Nevin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Pain recognition and assessment in individuals with profound intellectual disabilities are challenging. Exploring effective methods of addressing this is essential. This study aims to discover current nursing practice in this area of care as the first of a four-phased appreciative inquiry study, to inform further research and practice.…
Descriptors: Pain, Severe Intellectual Disability, Nurses, Role
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Hughes-McCormack, Laura; Greenlaw, Nicola; McSkimming, Paula; McCowan, Colin; Ross, Kevin; Allan, Linda; Henderson, Angela; Melville, Craig; Morrison, Jill; Cooper, Sally-Ann – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Quality of primary healthcare impacts on health outcomes. This study aimed to quantify trends in good practice and the healthcare inequalities gap. Method: Indicators of best-practice management of long-term conditions and health promotion were extracted from primary healthcare records on 721 adults with intellectual disabilities in…
Descriptors: Primary Health Care, Intellectual Disability, Adults, Best Practices
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Hussain, Rafat; Parmenter, Trevor; Wark, Stuart; Janicki, Matthew; Knox, Marie; Hayhoe, Nicola – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Although a 'person-centred focus' is a legislated objective for both aged-care and disability services sectors in Australia, evidence suggests limited translation into systems and practices due to entrenched silos. This paper proposes a Best Practice Framework to mitigate these silos. Methods: Mixed-methods research comprising key…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Health Services, Disabilities