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Psychosocial Interventions for Older People with Intellectual Disabilities and the Role of Support Staff: A Systematic Review
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Thalen, Marloes; Volkers, Karin M.; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities has increased. The implications of ageing have resulted in changes in their support needs and challenges to support staff. Access to evidence based strategies for support staff providing care to elderly with intellectual disabilities remains scarce. A systematic review was…
Descriptors: Intervention, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Aging (Individuals)
Providing Person-Centred Care to Older People with Intellectual Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Direct Support Workers
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Thalen, Marloes; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Volkers, Karin M.; Frielink, Noud; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Background: Although the current preventive measures relating to COVID-19 can lead to challenges in the daily work of direct support workers (e.g. keeping 1.5 m distance), it remains vital to uphold the principles of person-centred care when working with older people with intellectual disabilities. The current study explores the extent to which…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability
Support Needs of Older People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Exploratory Study among Psychologists in the Netherlands
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Thalen, Marloes; van Oorsouw, Wietske M.W.J.; Volkers, Karin M.; Embregts, Petri J.C.M. – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Information regarding the common-daily support needs of older people with intellectual disabilities remains scarce, despite the necessity of such knowledge to the provision of adequate support. This exploratory study aims to identify the most important support needs. Method: A mixed-method design was conducted, in which 11…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Needs