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H. J. H. Smits; B. L. Seelen-de Lang; H. L. I. Nijman; E. J. M. Penterman; J. G. Nieuwenhuis; E. O. Noorthoorn – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Understanding the associations among mild intellectual disability (IQ 50-70), borderline intellectual functioning (IQ 70-85) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with treatment outcomes in severely mentally ill patients could contribute to better tailoring of care. Methods: One or more assessments using the Health of the Nation…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Outcomes of Treatment, Patients
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M. J. Delforterie; A. Turhan; M. Driessen; L. Neijmeijer; B. Hesper; R. Didden – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: This study investigated the reliability and validity of the dynamic risk outcome scales--short version (DROS-SV). This instrument is developed to monitor treatment progress using dynamic risk factors in clients with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning and behavioural and/or mental health problems.…
Descriptors: Measures (Individuals), Reliability, Validity, Risk
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Delforterie, M. J.; Hesper, B. L.; Nijman, H. L. I.; Korzilius, H. P. L. M.; Turhan, A.; Didden, R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: The dynamic risk outcome scales (DROS) was developed to assess treatment progress of clients with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning using dynamic risk factors. We studied the predictive value of the DROS on various classifications and severity levels of recidivism. Method: Data of 250 forensic clients…
Descriptors: Predictor Variables, Risk, Rating Scales, Recidivism
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Verberg, Fenneke; Helmond, Petra; Otten, Roy; Overbeek, Geertjan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: This study examines participant satisfaction and effectiveness of the online mindset intervention 'The Growth Factory' (TGF) for youth with intellectual disabilities using a randomised controlled trial design. Method: Youth with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (N = 119; 12-23 years) were randomly assigned to TGF (n = 60)…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Intervention, Internet, Adolescents
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Carrigan, Neil; Allez, Kate – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: One of the difficulties in assessing and treating PTSD in people with intellectual disability is that it may not present with the typical symptoms associated with the disorder. This may be why there is a dearth of literature on the treatment of PTSD using cognitive behavioural approaches for people with intellectual disability (e.g.…
Descriptors: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Symptoms (Individual Disorders), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring
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Scheifes, Arlette; Egberts, Toine C. G.; Stolker, Joost Jan; Nijman, Henk. L. I.; Heerdink, Eibert R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Polypharmacy and chronic drug use are common in people with intellectual disability and behavioural problems, although evidence of effectiveness and safety in this population is lacking. This study examined the effects of a structured medication review and aimed to improve pharmacotherapy in inpatients with intellectual disability.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Incidence, Drug Therapy, Mild Intellectual Disability
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Martínez-Zaragoza, Fermín; Campillo-Martínez, José M.; Ato-García, Manuel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Overweight and obesity are major health risk factors in people with intellectual disabilities. The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of a multicomponent programme (physical activity, diet and motivation) for overweight and obesity in adults with intellectual disabilities. Material and Methods: A quasi-experimental design…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Physical Health, Obesity, Program Effectiveness