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Ho, Portia; Bulsara, Caroline; Patman, Shane; Downs, Jenny; Hill, Anne-Marie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Adults with intellectual disability experience high rates of falls making falls prevention an important health need. The purpose of the study was to seek perspectives of older adults with intellectual disability and their caregivers to (a) explore the experiences of older adults with intellectual disability when seeking healthcare…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, At Risk Persons, Health Promotion, Older Adults
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Lennox, Nicholas; Bain, Chris; Rey-Conde, Therese; Taylor, Miriam; Boyle, Frances M.; Purdie, David M.; Ware, Robert S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: People with intellectual disability who live in the community often have poor health and healthcare, partly as a consequence of poor communication, recall difficulties and incomplete patient health information. Materials and Methods: A cluster randomized-controlled trial with 2 x 2 factorial design was conducted with adults with…
Descriptors: Intervention, Health Promotion, Mental Retardation, Prevention