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Alertness, Movement, and Affective Behaviour of People with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD) on Introduction of a Playful Interactive Product: Can We Get Your Attention?
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van Delden, R. W.; Wintels, S. C.; van Oorsouw, W. M. W. J.; Evers, V.; Embregts, P. J. C. M.; Heylen, D. K. J.; Reidsma, D. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: New technology may stimulate active leisure activities for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). We conducted a study of an interactive ball that responded to gross body movement, focus of attention, and vocalisations of users with PIMD. The aim was to increase alertness and body movement and elicit more…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Recreational Activities, Physical Activities
The Effect of an Intervention Aimed at Reducing Errors when Administering Medication through Enteral Feeding Tubes in an Institution for Individuals with Intellectual Disability
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Idzinga, J. C.; de Jong, A. L.; van den Bemt, P. M. L. A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2009
Background: Previous studies, both in hospitals and in institutions for clients with an intellectual disability (ID), have shown that medication errors at the administration stage are frequent, especially when medication has to be administered through an enteral feeding tube. In hospitals a specially designed intervention programme has proven to…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Hospitals, Nurses