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Preliminary Translation of 'Reducing Disability in Alzheimer's Disease' among Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Caregiver Dyads
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Lauren T. Ptomey; Kelli Barton; Emma Swinford; Amy Bodde; Amanda George; Anna M. Gorczyca; C. Michelle Niedens; Susan C. Sprague; Amy Yeager; Brian Helsel; Linda Teri; Eric D. Vidoni; Jaime Perales-Puchalt – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: The Reducing Disability in Alzheimer's Disease in Kansas City (RDAD-KC) intervention has been shown to improve the health of individuals with dementia and caregiver dyads. This manuscript reports the results of implementing the RDAD among individuals with intellectual disabilities and caregiver dyads. Methods: Nine community agencies…
Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Intervention, Health Promotion, Caregivers
Frontline Staff and Trainer Perspectives on Implementing and Adhering to Positive Behaviour Support in Intellectual Disabilities Care: A Mixed-Methods Study
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Eke Bruinsma; Annelies A. de Bildt; Pieter J. Hoekstra; Gerda M. de Kuijper; Barbara J. van den Hoofdakker – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: We aimed to identify key factors in implementing and adhering to positive behaviour support (PBS), provided by frontline staff, targeting challenging behaviours of people with intellectual disabilities living in residential group homes. Method: Using semi-structured interviews with 12 frontline staff members, we collected perspectives…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Group Homes
Behavioural Sleep Problems in Children and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: An Integrative Literature Review
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Harper, Lynette; McAnelly, Su; Walshe, Ian; Ooms, Ann; Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are more likely to experience sleep problems, which can affect quality of life, physical health, mental health and well-being. Methods: An integrative literature review was conducted to investigate what is known about behavioural sleep disturbances in people with an intellectual disability. The…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Sleep, Quality of Life, Health
Behaviour Change Techniques Used in Lifestyle Support of Adults with Mild Intellectual Disabilities
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Willems, Mariël; de Jong, Johan; Overwijk, Annelies; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M.; van der Schans, Cees P.; Waninge, Aly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Professional caregivers are important in the daily support of lifestyle change for adults with mild intellectual disabilities; however, little is known about which behaviour change techniques (BCTs) are actually used. This study aims to gain insight in their use for lifestyle behaviour change using video observations. Methods:…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Allied Health Personnel, Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability
Use of Behaviour Change Techniques by Direct Support Professionals to Support Healthy Lifestyle Behaviour for People with Moderate to Profound Intellectual Disabilities
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Overwijk, Annelies; van der Putten, Annette A. J.; van der Schans, Cees P.; Willems, Mariël; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M.; Waninge, Aly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Behaviour change techniques (BCTs) can be employed to support a healthy lifestyle for people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study is to determine whether and which BCTs are used by direct support professionals (DSPs) for supporting healthy lifestyle behaviour of people with moderate to profound intellectual…
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Change, Health Promotion, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Preferred Outcome Measures in Treatments for Challenging Behaviour in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Results of an Inclusive Delphi Method
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de Kuijper, Gerda M.; Den Besten-van Ravenswaaij, Janneke J. C.; Hoekstra, Pieter J.; de Bildt, Annelies – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Interventions for challenging behaviours in individuals with intellectual disabilities benefit from outcome monitoring that takes clients' preferences into account. We determined clients' and representatives' preferred outcome domains and measures to secure their involvement in treatment decisions for challenging behaviours. Method: We…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Outcomes of Treatment, Intervention
A Structured Programme to Withdraw Antipsychotics among Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: The Cornwall Experience
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Shankar, Rohit; Wilcock, Mike; Deb, Shoumitro; Goodey, Rebecca; Corson, Eve; Pretorius, Charlotte; Praed, Georgina; Pell, Amanda; Vujkovic, Dee; Wilkinson, Ellen; Laugharne, Richard; Axby, Sharon; Sheehan, Rory; Alexander, Regi – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Antipsychotic medications are used among 19%--58% of adults with intellectual disabilities to manage challenging behaviour against the NICE guideline recommendations. Studies show that it is possible to completely withdraw antipsychotics in about one third of adults with intellectual disabilities and a dose reduction of 50% or more in…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Modification
Thinking on Your Feet: Understanding the Immediate Responses of Staff to Adults Who Challenge Intellectual Disability Services
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Ravoux, Peggy; Baker, Peter; Brown, Hilary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: A gap prevails between the conceptualization of good practice in challenging behaviour management and its implementation in intellectual disability services. This study aimed to investigate staff members' perspectives of managing clients with challenging behaviours in residential services. Materials and Methods: Semi-structured…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Interviews, Caregivers, Caregiver Attitudes
Choosing Staff Members Reduces Time in Mechanical Restraint Due to Self-Injurious Behaviour and Requesting Restraint
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Jensen, Craig C.; Lydersen, Tore; Johnson, Paul R.; Weiss, Shannon R.; Marconi, Michael R.; Cleave, Mary L.; Weber, Patricia – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Using mechanical restraints to protect a person who engaged in dangerous self-injury was decreased by manipulation of an establishing operation involving the client choosing the staff person who would work with her. Materials and Methods: The client was a 28-year-old woman diagnosed with autism, bipolar disorder, static cerebral…
Descriptors: Self Destructive Behavior, Mental Retardation, Caregivers, Adults
Different Factors Influence Self-Reports and Third-Party Reports of Anger by Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Rose, John; Willner, Paul; Shead, Jennifer; Jahoda, Andrew; Gillespie, David; Townson, Julia; Lammie, Claire; Woodgate, Christopher; Stenfert Kroese, Biza; Felce, David; MacMahon, Pamela; Rose, Nikki; Stimpson, Aimee; Nuttall, Jacqueline; Hood, Kerenza – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: Many people with intellectual disabilities display high levels of anger, and cognitive-behavioural anger management interventions are used routinely. However, for these methods to be used optimally, a better understanding is needed of different forms of anger assessment. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of a…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Psychological Characteristics, Cognitive Restructuring, Intervention
The Effect of Active Support Interactive Training on the Daily Lives of Adults with an Intellectual Disability
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Totsika, Vasiliki; Toogood, Sandy; Hastings, Richard P.; McCarthy, Jonathan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: Interactive training (IT) is one of the two staff training components of the active support (AS) model. The present study explores how effective IT is when offered to staff divorced in time from the AS workshops, the other training component. We explored the effects of IT on resident activity engagement, challenging behaviours and…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Training, Interaction
Effects of Training on Controllability Attributions of Behavioural Excesses and Deficits Shown by Adults with Down Syndrome and Dementia
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Kalsy, Sunny; Heath, Rebecca; Adams, Dawn; Oliver, Chris – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Whereas there is a knowledge base on staff attributions of challenging behaviour, there has been little research on the effects of training, type of behaviour and biological context on staff attributions of controllability in the context of people with intellectual disabilities and dementia. Methods: A mixed design was used to…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Dementia, Down Syndrome, Behavior Problems