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Oulton, Kate; Gibson, Faith; Kenten, Charlotte; Russell, Jessica; Carr, Lucinda; Hassiotis, Angela; Kelly, Paula; Kerry, Sam; Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene; Whiting, Mark; Wray, Jo – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: There is limited qualitative research focussed specifically on what it is like for children and young people with intellectual disabilities coming into hospital, with much of the evidence-base being about those with Autism Spectrum Condition or adults with intellectual disabilities. Aim: To share rich detail of the emotional and…
Descriptors: Children, Intellectual Disability, Hospitalized Children, Hospitals
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Penelope McKenna; Rosie England; Carmen Fadzelmulla-Moreno; Paul A. Thompson; Harm Boer; Peter E. Langdon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine factors associated with length of stay within a psychiatric hospital for patients with intellectual disabilities who have a forensic history. Methods: Data about 111 patients were gathered retrospectively from historical records for the period of February 2011 to March 2021. Negative binomial…
Descriptors: Hospitals, Patients, Intellectual Disability, Age Differences
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Marianne Durand; Rajan Nathan; Sophie Holt; Sharleen Nall-Evans; Ceri Woodrow – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: NHS England's "Transforming Care" agenda aims to reduce the number of adults with intellectual disabilities and autistic adults in mental health hospitals. The aim was to understand the demographic and clinical characteristics of those most at risk of admission. Method: A cohort, retrospective study of adults using community…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Mental Health, Health Services
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Kate Oulton; Faith Gibson; Charlotte Kenten; Jessica Russell; Jo Wray – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: There is a lack of evidence to inform the provision of safe hospital care and treatment to children with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Interviews were conducted with 52 parents/carers of 42 children with intellectual disabilities and 98 hospital staff about the care of children with intellectual disabilities during in-patient…
Descriptors: Children, Intellectual Disability, Child Safety, Security (Psychology)
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Tanja Plasil; Ellen Margrete Iveland Ersfjord; Kim Berge; Line M. Oldervoll – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Research suggests that people with intellectual disabilities have a higher risk for cardiovascular disease than the general population. The aim of this study was to identify barriers for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease for people with intellectual disabilities. Method: We conducted individual…
Descriptors: Barriers, Prevention, Clinical Diagnosis, Medical Services