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Epidemiology of Constipation and Its Associated Factors in an Ageing Population of People with an Intellectual Disability in Ireland: A Cross-Sectional Study
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D. J. Fitzpatrick; P. McCallion; M. McCarron; E. A. Burke – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: Constipation impacts health-related quality of life with a burden similar to other chronic conditions. This study characterises the prevalence of constipation and its associated factors in older adults with intellectual disability. Methods: Data from the Intellectual Disability Supplement of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Aging (Individuals), Epidemiology, Intellectual Disability
Mortality, Predictors and Causes among People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Narrative Review Supplemented by Machine Learning
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Tyrer, Freya; Kiani, Reza; Rutherford, Mark J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: There is a need to systematically compare and contrast mortality predictors and disparities in people with intellectual disabilities (ID) for global prevention strategy development. Method: Bibliographic databases and grey literature were searched using systematic review methodology and the machine learning tool "Abstrackr."…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Death, Predictor Variables, Prevention
Challenging Behaviour, Epilepsy and Intellectual Disability: A Secondary Analysis of Findings from a Randomised Controlled Trial
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Blickwedel, Jessica; Vickerstaff, Victoria; Walker, Matthew; Hassiotis, Angela – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: As both epilepsy and challenging behaviour are highly prevalent in adults with intellectual disability (ID) it is important to explore any potential relationships between the two to inform patient care. The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationship between epilepsy factors and challenging behaviour in adults with ID.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability, Seizures
An International Survey of Obesity and Underweight in Youth and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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McConkey, Roy; Sadowsky, Molly; Shellard, Amy – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: Increased levels of obesity have been reported for people with intellectual disability based on data mostly gathered in high income countries. Likewise few studies internationally have focussed on underweight in this population. Method: Data on obesity and underweight were analysed from nearly 86,500 youth and adults with intellectual…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Weight, Youth, Adults
Predicting Good Active Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Supported Accommodation Services: Key Messages for Providers, Consumers and Regulators
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Bigby, Christine; Bould, Emma; Iacono, Teresa; Beadle-Brown, Julie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: There is strong evidence about the effectiveness of Active Support. Recent research has established predictors of good Active Support as staff training, practice leadership, and service setting size. This paper explores features of organisational leadership and structures predictive of Active Support. Methods: Multilevel modelling with…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Predictor Variables, Foreign Countries, Residential Programs
Parental Appraisal of the Family Impact of Childhood Developmental Disability: Times of Sadness and Times of Joy
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Trute, Barry; Hiebert-Murphy, Diane; Levine, Kathryn – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: Parental positive and negative appraisals of the family impact of childhood disability are tested as early predictors of parental self-esteem and overall family adjustment in households with young children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Method: Within 103 Canadian families, 103 mothers and 55 fathers independently…
Descriptors: Mothers, Gender Differences, Fathers, Developmental Disabilities