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Direct linkMcDermott, Gary; Brick, Noel E.; Shannon, Stephen; Fitzpatrick, Ben; Taggart, Laurence – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Adolescents with intellectual disabilities are insufficiently physically active. Where interventions have been developed and delivered, these have had limited effectiveness, and often lack a theoretical underpinning. Aim: Through application of the COM-B model, our aim is to explore the factors influencing adolescent physical activity…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities
Taggart, Laurence; Doherty, Alison Jayne; Chauhan, Umesh; Hassiotis, Angela – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Obesity is higher in people with intellectual disabilities. Aims: There are two aims of this explorative paper. Firstly, using a realist lens, to go beyond 'what works' and examine the 'context, mechanisms and outcomes' (CMO) of lifestyle/obesity programmes for this population. Second, using a logic model framework to inform how these…
Descriptors: Life Style, Obesity, Adults, Intellectual Disability
McKenzie, Karen; McNall, Anne; Noone, Steve; Branch, Alison; Murray, George; Sherring, Melissa; Jones, Lynne; Thompson, Judith; Chaplin, Jill – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Concern about the poor care of some people with an intellectual disability has highlighted the need for systemic, large-scale interventions to develop a skilled workforce. Method: We outline how an implementation science theoretical model informed the development of a region-wide Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Workforce Development…
Descriptors: Models, Teaching Methods, Program Development, Positive Behavior Supports
Maes, Bea; Nijs, Sara; Vandesande, Sien; Van keer, Ines; Arthur-Kelly, Michael; Dind, Juliane; Goldbart, Juliet; Petitpierre, Genevi̬ve; Van der Putten, Annette РJournal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Within the context of the Special Interest Research Group (SIRG) on Persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD), researchers often discuss the methodological problems and challenges they are confronted with. The aim of the current article was to give an overview of these challenges. Methods: The challenges are…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Research Methodology, Barriers
Stevens, Gemma; Jahoda, Andrew; Matthews, Lynsay; Hankey, Catherine; Melville, Craig; Murray, Heather; Mitchell, Fiona – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The prevalence of obesity is higher in those with intellectual disabilities than the general population. The aim of the study was to understand the determinants of physical activity and dietary patterns in this population during their final year of school. Method: Qualitative data were generated from 10 interviews with adolescents with…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Physical Activities, Food, Eating Habits
Kaehne, Axel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The study reports the findings of an evaluation of Project SEARCH UK. The programme develops internships for young people with intellectual disabilities who are about to leave school or college. The aim of the evaluation was to investigate at what rate Project SEARCH provided employment opportunities to participants. Methods: The…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Models, Best Practices, Foreign Countries
Williams, Sophie; Dagnan, Dave; Rodgers, Jacqui; Freeston, Mark – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: This study examines Weiner's recent cognitive emotional model which makes a distinction between judgements of control and responsibility and emphasizes the moderation of control by "mitigating" factors. Method: In response to four vignettes describing two conditions of control (high or low) and mitigating factors (present or…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems, Caregivers, Responsibility
Grindrod, Andrea; Rumbold, Bruce – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: There is broad consensus within the disability field that the end-of-life care offered to people with intellectual disabilities should be of a quality consistent with that advocated by contemporary palliative care. In practice, however, various barriers are encountered when applying palliative care strategies to the end-of-life care of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Death, Medical Services, Intellectual Disability
