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Direct linkAbraham, Julie; Purandare, Kiran; McCabe, Joanne; Wijeratne, Anusha; Eggleston, Evelina; Oak, Katy; Laugharne, Richard; Roy, Ashok; Shankar, Rohit – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: In the United Kingdom, policy change has led to specialist intellectual disability inpatient bed reduction. Little evidence exists assessing the results for patients admitted to such units. This study evaluates the outcomes of a specialist intellectual disability inpatient unit. Method: Gender/age/ethnicity/intellectual disability…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Patients, Foreign Countries, Specialists
Truesdale, Maria; Brown, Michael; Taggart, Laurence; Bradley, Aoife; Paterson, Douglas; Sirisena, Chammy; Walley, Robert; Karatzias, Thanos – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Trauma and its sequelae is recognised as a major morbidity factor in people with intellectual disabilities, however, a lack of inquiry into how health care professionals address trauma in this adult population exists. Aims: To explore specialist intellectual disability practitioners perspectives on current health provision and…
Descriptors: Trauma, Health Services, Specialists, Adults
Doherty, Alison J.; Jones, Stephanie P.; Chauhan, Umesh; Gibson, Josephine M. E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Obesity is common in adults with intellectual disabilities, yet little is known about how weight management interventions are provided for this population. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were held with 14 healthcare practitioners involved in weight management interventions in an English county. A study topic guide was developed to…
Descriptors: Obesity, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Body Weight
McCarron, Mary; McCallion, Philip; Fahey-McCarthy, Elizabeth; Connaire, Kevin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Aim: To better describe the role and timing of palliative care in supporting persons with intellectual disabilities and advanced dementia (AD). Background: Specialist palliative care providers have focused mostly on people with cancers. Working with persons with intellectual disabilities and AD offers opportunities to expand such palliative care…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Dementia, Focus Groups, Interviews
McConkey, Roy; Gent, Clare; Scowcroft, Emma – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: Specialist short break services aim to provide enhanced support to family carers as a means of preventing children whose behaviours severely challenge from being placed in full-time residential care. To date, there is limited evidence as to the functioning and effectiveness of such services. Methods: In all, 17 children were selected…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Child Behavior, Disabilities, Family Programs
Jess, Gillian; Torr, Jennifer; Cooper, Sally-Ann; Lennox, Nicholas; Edwards, Nicole; Galea, Jennifer; O'Brien, Gregory – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Models of service provision and professional training differ between countries. This study aims to investigate a specialist intellectual disabilities model and a generic mental health model, specifically comparing psychiatrists' knowledge and competencies, and service quality and accessibility in meeting the mental health needs of…
Descriptors: Specialists, Psychiatry, Professional Training, Health Services
Dodd, Philip; Guerin, Suzanne; Mulvany, Fiona; Tyrrell, Janette; Hillery, John – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities (I.D.) who are not accessing any specialist services are a vulnerable group, especially with advancing age. In Ireland, the National Intellectual Disability Database (N.I.D.D.) records the current and future service needs of people with intellectual disabilities, as well as those individuals…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Measures (Individuals), Foreign Countries, Specialists
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
