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Promoting Resilience in Direct Support Professionals of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
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Desroches, Melissa L.; Tyo, Mirinda – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2023
The direct support professional (DSP) workforce shortage crisis has reached untenable levels during the COVID-19 pandemic as DSPs rapidly exit the workforce. To gain a better understanding of factors that contribute to DSP resilience during stressful and challenging times, we interviewed 10 DSPs identified by colleagues as resilient to elicit…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Resilience (Psychology)
Healthy Nutrition for Adults with Intellectual Disability: Piloting a Mobile Health Application and Self-Management Intervention
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Melissa N. Savage; Alexandra E. Candelaria – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2024
While there are many benefits to healthy nutrition, adults with intellectual disability often have poor nutrition habits. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the use of a nutrition app and self- management intervention to increase awareness of healthy nutrition choices for adults with intellectual disability. Data was gathered on the…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Nutrition Instruction, Handheld Devices, Health Promotion
Development of a Dutch Training/Education Program for a Healthy Lifestyle of People with Intellectual Disability
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Overwijk, Annelies; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M.; van der Schans, Cees P.; van der Putten, Annette A. J.; Waninge, Aly – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) need support from direct support professionals (DSPs) to engage in a healthy lifestyle. However, literature shows DSPs feel insufficiently equipped to support a healthy lifestyle. Therefore, the aim of this study is to develop a theory-based program for DSPs to support physical activity and healthy…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Health Promotion, Life Style
Integrating Health Promotion in the Everyday Life of People with Intellectual Disability--The Extent to Which Current Initiatives Take Context into Account
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Kuijken, Noortje M. J.; Naaldenberg, Jenneken; Vlot-van Anrooij, Kristel; Nijhuis-van der Sanden, Maria W. G.; van Schrojenstein Lantman-de Valk, Henny M. J.; Leusink, Geraline L. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2020
Taking the dynamics of everyday life into account is important for health behavior change. Surveys were conducted to gain insight into available health promoting physical activity and nutrition initiatives in the everyday life of people with intellectual disability (ID). Researchers considered characteristics of the initiatives and the attention…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Nutrition
Comparing Perspectives between Different Agency Structures and Support Models
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Johnson, Katherine E.; Bailey, Caitlin E.; Weiss, Nancy R.; Eidelman, Steven M. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
The roles and responsibilities of direct support professionals (DSPs) are evolving. This qualitative study explores how DSPs perceive their role and explores those perceptions across DSPs working in traditional, intermediate, and innovative agencies, as defined for the study. Examining 440 DSP survey responses and interviews with 24 DSPs, we found…
Descriptors: Employees, Role, Caregivers, Attitudes
A Call for Better Data on Prevalence and Health Surveillance of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Krahn, Gloria L. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2019
The U.S. approach to the health of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is fraught with paradox. The health of this population has been of longstanding concern, yet we understand their health less well than many other groups. The U.S. spends much more per person on the well-being of people with IDD compared to the general…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Data, Incidence, Intellectual Disability
Effectiveness of a "HealthMessages" Peer-to-Peer Program for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Marks, Beth; Sisirak, Jasmina; Magallanes, Rubia; Krok, Kristin; Donohue-Chase, Dina – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2019
Effective strategies to improve health education, food choices, and physical activity are vital for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), as their sedentary lifestyles and high fat diets are contributing to poor health, such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, hypertension, Type II diabetes, and obesity. This study…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Health Promotion, Exercise
Feedback and Strategies from People with Intellectual Disability Completing a Personalized Online Weight Loss Intervention: A Qualitative Analysis
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Guerra, Nichole; Neumeier, William H.; Breslin, Lauren; Geer, Betty; Thirumalai, Mohanraj; Ervin, David A.; Rimmer, James H. – Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2019
Coaching log notes for 15 participants from a 24-week blended online and telehealth randomized controlled trial were analyzed using thematic analysis and analyst triangulation to determine the factors that facilitated participant adherence to weight loss strategies, use of technology, and motivational interviewing. Several participants reported…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Intellectual Disability, Online Courses, Blended Learning