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Direct linkBrotherton, Michelle; Stancliffe, Roger J.; O'Loughlin, Kate; Wilson, Nathan J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: We evaluated a transition to retirement intervention that adapted strategies used to support employment of people with intellectual disability in mainstream workplaces. The intervention facilitated their independent participation in mainstream community groups and volunteering. Methods: We randomised 29 older Australians who…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Employment
Sandberg, Magnus; Ahlström, Gerd; Kristensson, Jimmie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Knowledge about diagnoses patterns in older people with intellectual disabilities is limited. Methods: The case group (n = 7936) comprised people with intellectual disabilities aged 55 years and older. The control group (n = 7936) was age matched and sex matched. Somatic inpatient diagnoses (2002-2012) were collected retrospectively.…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Clinical Diagnosis, Case Studies
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
Perry, Jonathan; Felce, David; Allen, David; Meek, Andrea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the quality of life consequences arising from the resettlement of adults with challenging behaviour severe enough to be deemed to require continuing healthcare from a traditional learning disability hospital to new purpose-built bungalows. The new accommodation was provided by a specialist NHS…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Hospitals, Learning Disabilities, Foreign Countries
Wu, Chin-Chin; Chiang, Chung-Hsin; Hou, Yuh-Ming – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Researchers have used various paradigms to explore the universality and specificity of imitation deficits in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). However, some issues still need to be investigated, especially for children with ASDs under the age of 4. Method: Two studies were conducted to examine the imitative abilities of…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Autism, Imitation, Developmental Delays
Raghavan, R.; Newell, R.; Waseem, F.; Small, N. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Twenty-six young people with intellectual disabilities and mental health needs from Pakistani and Bangladeshi communities were recruited as part of a bigger study to examine the effectiveness of a liaison worker in helping young people and their families access appropriate intellectual disabilities and mental health services. Method:…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Health Services, Health Needs, Mental Retardation
Quinn, Mark; Carr, Alan; Carroll, Louise; O'Sullivan, David – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Parents Plus programme with families of pre-school children with developmental disabilities and significant behavioural problems in the Irish health service. The Parents Plus programme is a group-based parent training package involving video modelling, which was designed to be…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Health Services, Early Intervention, Developmental Disabilities
Innstrand, Siw Tone; Espnes, Geir Arild; Mykletun, Reidar – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: The present paper reviews staff stress, burnout and job satisfaction. Methods: A longitudinal, quasi experimental study was carried out among staff working with people with intellectual disabilities in two municipalities in Norway. The purpose was to measure mean differences of stress, burnout and job satisfaction after different…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Municipalities, Intervention
