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Interventions to Reduce Inappropriate Prescribing and Administration of Psychotropic Medications for People with Neurodevelopmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
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Ben Younan; Mikaela Jorgensen; Glenys Holt; Monica Cuskelly; Manya Angley; Robyn Wallace; Juanita Breen; Donna Gillies – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: People with neurodevelopmental disabilities are frequently prescribed or administered psychotropic medication, particularly to manage behaviours of concern. Reducing inappropriate psychotropic use has been the target of international research and policy for several decades. Methods: Six electronic databases were searched for…
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Drug Therapy, Intervention, Developmental Disabilities
The Impact of Mindfulness Interventions for Staff on the Care, Treatment, and Experiences of People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review
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Sturgeon, Michaela – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Mindfulness interventions have been shown to ameliorate stress in support staff working with people with intellectual disabilities. This review aimed to explore what impact mindfulness interventions for staff have on their care and support behaviours, and on the experiences of people with intellectual disabilities receiving support.…
Descriptors: Metacognition, Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Stress Variables
Reproductive and Pregnancy Health Care for Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review
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Ransohoff, Jade I.; Sujin Kumar, Prisha; Flynn, David; Rubenstein, Eric – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Women with intellectual and developmental disabilities face poorer reproductive and pregnancy outcomes partially due to health care inequity. Our objective was to conduct a scoping review of reproductive and pregnancy related health care among women with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Methods: We systematically reviewed…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, Health Services, Females, Intellectual Disability
The Recognition, Assessment and Perceptions of Total Pain in People with Profound Intellectual Disabilities: A Mixed Methods Systematic Review
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Goodall, Maeve; Irving, Kate; Nevin, Mary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: People with profound intellectual disabilities are a population with complex comorbidities. Total pain recognises the interconnectedness of aspects of pain; social, psychological, physical, emotional, spiritual. Pain is under-recognised due to communication challenges and carers perceptions. This review's purpose is to synthesise…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Pain, Perception, Knowledge Level
Parents' Knowledge of Their Child with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: An Interpretative Synthesis
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Kruithof, Kasper; Willems, Dick; Etten-Jamaludin, Faridi; Olsman, Erik – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Parents' knowledge of their child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) is seen as crucial in the support and care for their child. The aim of this study was to explore the nature and transferability of this knowledge. Method: We conducted an interpretative synthesis, searched PubMed, CINAHL, Philosopher's Index…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Children, Intellectual Disability
Constipation Management in People with Intellectual Disability: A Systematic Review
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Robertson, Janet; Baines, Susannah; Emerson, Eric; Hatton, Chris – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Constipation can lead to serious health issues and death. This systematic review summarizes international research pertaining to the management of constipation in people with intellectual disability. Method: Studies published from 1990 to 2017 were identified using Medline, Cinahl, PsycINFO, Web of Science, email requests and…
Descriptors: Physiology, Intervention, Drug Therapy, Eating Habits
Care Staff Perceptions of Choking Incidents: What Details Are Reported?
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Guthrie, Susan; Lecko, Caroline; Roddam, Hazel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Following a series of fatal choking incidents in one UK specialist service, this study evaluated the detail included in incident reporting. This study compared the enhanced reporting system in the specialist service with the national reporting and learning system. Methods: Eligible reports were selected from a national organization and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Death, Reports, Disclosure