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Analysis of Sedentary Behaviour Levels and Patterns in Adults with Down Syndrome
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Ballenger, Brantley K.; Haider, Maria; Brown, Stanley P.; Agiovlasitis, Stamatis – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Sedentary behaviour (SB) among adults with Down syndrome (DS) may differ based on personal or environmental factors. Objective: Investigate differences in SB levels and patterns of adults with DS based on sex, age, and residence-type across weekdays and weekends. Methods: Thirty-four adults with DS (15 men; 37 ± 12 years) underwent…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Adults, Down Syndrome, Individual Characteristics
Factors Associated with Length of Hospital Stay for Forensic Psychiatric Inpatients with Intellectual Disabilities
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Penelope McKenna; Rosie England; Carmen Fadzelmulla-Moreno; Paul A. Thompson; Harm Boer; Peter E. Langdon – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: The aim of this study was to examine factors associated with length of stay within a psychiatric hospital for patients with intellectual disabilities who have a forensic history. Methods: Data about 111 patients were gathered retrospectively from historical records for the period of February 2011 to March 2021. Negative binomial…
Descriptors: Hospitals, Patients, Intellectual Disability, Age Differences
Understanding Barriers to Mental Health Supports during the Pandemic for Workers in Intellectual Disability Services
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Madelaine Carter; Nicole Bobbette; Sabrina Campanella; Yona Lunsky – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: Workers in the intellectual disability sector encounter significant work-related stress impacting their mental health. This study explores the barriers faced by these workers when accessing mental health support during the pandemic. Methods: 1831 surveys were completed by intellectual disability support workers from Ontario, Canada…
Descriptors: Employees, Intellectual Disability, Barriers, Mental Health
Pre-Trial Reported Defendants in the Netherlands with Intellectual Disability, Borderline and Normal Intellectual Functioning
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Vinkers, David J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: Intellectually disabled offenders may have different characteristics than offenders with average intellectual functioning. We therefore compared pre-trial reported defendants with an IQ score =70, 71-84 and =85 points. Methods: Nationwide database of pre-trial psychiatric reports requested by Dutch courts between 2000 and 2006 with a…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Criminals, Intelligence Quotient, Comparative Analysis
Predicting Change in Emotional and Behavioural Problems during Inpatient Treatment in Clients with Mild Intellectual Disability
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Tenneij, Nienke; Didden, Robert; Koot, Hans M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Little is known about client characteristics that are related to outcome during inpatient treatment of adults with mild intellectual disability (ID) and severe behavioural problems. Method: We explored variables that were related to a change in behavioural problems in 87 individuals with mild ID during inpatient treatment in facilities…
Descriptors: Personality Problems, Mild Mental Retardation, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Disturbances
Frequency of Use and Characteristics of People with Intellectual Disabilities Subject to Physical Interventions
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McGill, Peter; Murphy, Glynis; Kelly-Pike, Amanda – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The use of physical intervention (PI) with people with intellectual disabilities continues to cause concern. This study sought to clarify the frequency and circumstances of PI use and gather data on the characteristics of individuals subject to PI. Method: Data on individuals subject to PI were gathered by postal questionnaire…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Foreign Countries, Individual Characteristics, Intervention
Social and Professional Support for Parents of Adolescents with Severe Intellectual Disabilities
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White, Nia; Hastings, Richard P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: Previous research has identified various dimensions of social support that are positively associated with parental well-being. However, most research does not include multiple measures of social support and uses heterogeneous samples in terms of child characteristics such as age and severity of intellectual disability. Methods:…
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Family (Sociological Unit), Severe Mental Retardation, Depression (Psychology)