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Direct linkNatasha A. Spassiani; Anna Higgins; Stephan Tait; Aaron Hume; Sam Abdulla; Ruth Paterson – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: There is little research that has examined what support strategies are effective to help adults with intellectual disabilities take their prescribed medication correctly. The aim of the study was to gain an understanding of the barriers and supports that contribute to adults with intellectual disabilities self-managing their prescribed…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Health Behavior, Adults, Intellectual Disability
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
Rooney, James; Hodge, Rebecca; Smith, Jade; Vanstone, Kelly; Laugharne, Richard; Shankar, Rohit – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Constipation is common in children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, but poorly researched. This study looks to understand parental knowledge, attitudes and management practices towards constipation in children with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey developed with patient…
Descriptors: Parents, Children, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders
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)
Smith, Megan V. A.; Adams, Danielle; Carr, Claudia; Mengoni, Silvana E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: People with intellectual disabilities are more likely to experience poor health than the general population and are frequently prescribed multiple medications. Therefore, it is important that people with intellectual disabilities understand their medication and potential adverse effects. Method: A scoping review explored people with…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Drug Therapy, Access to Information, Best Practices
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
Crossley, Rachel; Withers, Paul – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Antipsychotics are the most frequently prescribed psychotropic medication for people with intellectual disabilities. Many people are prescribed this medication for "challenging behaviours" without having had a formal diagnosis of a psychiatric disorder. Antipsychotics have been reported to have severe side-effect profiles, which can…
Descriptors: Grounded Theory, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Drug Therapy
Fretwell, Christine; Felce, David – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Anti-psychotic medications are widely prescribed to people with intellectual disabilities and have a range of negative side effects. The aim was to identify the level of knowledge of anti-psychotic medications and their side effects among key carers or home managers of adults with intellectual disabilities living in residential group…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Nurses, Learning Disabilities, Knowledge Level
