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Direct linkWillems, Mariël; Waninge, Aly; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M.; van Empelen, Pepijn; Krijnen, Wim P.; van der Schans, Cees P.; Melville, Craig A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Promotion of a healthy lifestyle for people with intellectual disabilities is important; however, the effectiveness of lifestyle change interventions is unclear. Aims: This research will examine the effectiveness of lifestyle change interventions for people with intellectual disabilities. Methods and Procedures: Randomized controlled…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Life Style, Intervention, Health Promotion
Hilgenkamp, Thessa Irena Maria; Baynard, Tracy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) have very low physical activity and low peak oxygen uptake (VO[subscript 2peak]), potentially explained by physiologically lower peak heart rates (HR[subscript peak]). Method: The present authors performed a retrospective analysis of a large data set of individuals with intellectual…
Descriptors: Physiology, Down Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activity Level
Thomas, G. R.; Kerr, M. P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Obesity has been identified as a major health concern in adults with intellectual disabilities. This study evaluates a health promotion programme delivered by a NHS department for adults with intellectual disabilities. Method: Routine NHS data were collated and analysed descriptively. One hundred and ninety one adults with intellectual…
Descriptors: Obesity, Body Composition, Health Promotion, Mental Retardation
