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Wang, Aiwei; Gao, Yang; Wang, Jingjing; Brown, Tamara J.; Sun, Yan; Yu, Siyue; Tong, Tomas K.; Zhong, Linda L. D.; Fong, Shirley Siu Ming; Dutheil, Frédéric; Baker, Julien S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Poor health-related physical fitness (HRPF) and overweight and obesity are common health problems for children with intellectual disability. This study aimed to review existing lifestyle intervention studies, and identify effective strategies for this population. Methods: A systematic search was undertaken in three databases. The…
Descriptors: Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Physical Activities, Obesity
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Lally, Phillippa; Beeken, Rebecca J.; Wilson, Rose; Omar, Rumana; Hunter, Rachael; Fovargue, Sally; Anderson, Diana; King, Michael; Hassiotis, Angela; Croker, Helen – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The aim was to pilot an adapted manualised weight management programme for persons with mild-moderate intellectual disabilities affected by overweight or obesity ("Shape Up-LD"). Method: Adults with intellectual disabilities were enrolled in a 6-month trial (3-month active intervention and 3-month follow-up) and were…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Health Promotion, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability
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Doherty, Alison J.; Jones, Stephanie P.; Chauhan, Umesh; Gibson, Josephine M. E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Obesity is more prevalent in people with intellectual disabilities and increases the risk of developing serious medical conditions. UK guidance recommends multicomponent weight management interventions (MCIs), tailored for different population groups. Methods: An integrative review utilizing systematic review methodology was conducted…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Intervention, Adults, Intellectual Disability
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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
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Spanos, Dimitrios; Hankey, Catherine R.; Melville, Craig A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The evidence base for weight management programmes incorporating a weight loss and a weight maintenance phase for adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) is limited. This study describes the weight maintenance phase of a multicomponent weight management programme for adults with intellectual disability and obesity (TAKE 5).…
Descriptors: Intervention, Intellectual Disability, Obesity, Body Weight
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Turk, Vicky; Khattran, Sukhjinder; Kerry, Sally; Corney, Roslyn; Painter, Kerry – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: Information about the health of people with ID is usually obtained from professionals and carers. Little is known about what health problems people with ID report they experience, and whether this differs from their carers' reports. Method: A secondary analysis of health information provided by participants with ID and/or their matched…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Mental Retardation, Pain, Adults