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What Do People with Intellectual Disabilities, Their Family Members and Paid Carers Understand about Psychotropic Medication? A Rapid Review
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Dawn E. Cavanagh; Sue Caton; Jodie Rawles; Katherine Runswick-Cole; Chris Hatton; Umesh Chauhan; Christine Hutchinson – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medication than the general population and are frequently prescribed multiple medications. Understanding people with intellectual disabilities and carer perspectives is essential to improving the quality of psychotropic medication prescribing and usage.…
Descriptors: Literature Reviews, Patients, Intellectual Disability, Drug Therapy
An Open Label Discontinuation Trial of Long-Term Used Off-Label Antipsychotic Drugs in People with Intellectual Disability: The Influence of Staff-Related Factors
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Kuijper, Gerda M.; Hoekstra, Pieter J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Results of discontinuation of antipsychotics in people with intellectual disability are variable and may depend on staff factors. Method: We attempted to taper off antipsychotics in 14 weeks after which participants were free to restart. We investigated the influence of support professionals' feelings towards challenging behaviour,…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Drug Therapy, Behavior Problems, Depression (Psychology)
How Do Women with an Intellectual Disability Experience the Support of a Doula during Their Pregnancy, Childbirth and after the Birth of Their Child?
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McGarry, Alison; Stenfert Kroese, Biza; Cox, Rachel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: With increasing numbers of people with an intellectual disability choosing to become parents, the right support is imperative for effective parenting (Macintyre & Stewart2011]). The aim of this study was to gain insight into the experiences of parents who received support from Doulas during pregnancy, birth and following the birth…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Mothers, Pregnancy
Carer Knowledge and Perceptions of Healthy Lifestyles for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Melville, Craig A.; Hamilton, Sarah; Miller, Susan; Boyle, Susan; Robinson, Nicola; Pert, Carol; Hankey, Catherine R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Carers can have a significant impact supporting people with intellectual disabilities to make healthy lifestyle choices. This study examines carers' training needs on diet and physical activity. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was undertaken of the knowledge and perceptions of carers supporting adults with intellectual disabilities.…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Physical Activities, Mental Retardation, Knowledge Level
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
The Role of Training in Improving Community Care Staff Awareness of Mental Health Problems in People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Costello, Helen; Bouras, Nick; Davis, Hilton – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Care staff play a key role in identifying individuals with intellectual disabilities and additional mental health problems. Yet, few receive training in mental health, and evidence about the effectiveness of training is scant. Materials and Methods: A pre-post study is reported, using a mental health screen and a self-report…
Descriptors: Health Services, Mental Retardation, Mental Health Programs, Developmental Disabilities