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Lin, Shu-Yuan; Tseng, Hui-Chen – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
The purpose of this study was to investigate short-term changes of frailty in adults and identify predictors of frailty and disability changes between baseline and the follow-up. A cohort study was conducted in 85 adults with intellectual disability (ID) in southern Taiwan. Variables of frailty phenotype, Barthel Index, fall, comorbidity, and…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Adults, Intellectual Disability, Predictor Variables
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Friedman, Carli – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2021
One of the most common reasons people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) return to institutions is because of maladaptive behaviors. This study's aim was to examine the impact organizational supports can have on the community outcomes of people with dual diagnosis--those with IDD and psychiatric disabilities. We analyzed…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Behavior Problems, Mental Disorders
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Wilson, Thomas; Geer, Betty; Guerra, Nichole; Karber, Brystal; Ervin, David A. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Health disparities are documented between adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and neurotypical peers. As progress has been slow in improving health outcomes in people with IDD, the aim of this retrospective study was to compare effectiveness of a new Cross-Systems Care Integration (CSCI) model of care coordination to…
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Adults, Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons
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Robertson, Janet; Chadwick, Darren; Baines, Susannah; Emerson, Eric; Hatton, Chris – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2017
Dysphagia (feeding and swallowing disorder) is associated with serious health complications and psychosocial sequelae. This review summarizes international research relating to the prevalence of dysphagia in people with intellectual disability. Studies published from 1990 to July 2016 were identified using Medline, Cinahl, PsycINFO, Web of…
Descriptors: Incidence, Intellectual Disability, Correlation, Eating Disorders