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A Manualised Weight Management Programme for Adults with Mild-Moderate Intellectual Disabilities Affected by Excess Weight: A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial (Shape Up-LD)
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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
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Culinary Nutrition Programme for Adults with Mild-to-Moderate Intellectual Disability: FLIP Food and Lifestyle Information Programme
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R. C. Asher; V. A. Shrewsbury; B. Innes; A. Fitzpatrick; S. Simmonds; V. Cross; A. Rose; E. Hinton; C. E. Collins – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Culinary nutrition education can support improved diet-related health and wellbeing. This pre-post pilot study aimed to assess feasibility and acceptability of an eight-session culinary nutrition programme, the Food and Lifestyle Information Programme (FLIP), for adults with mild-to-moderate intellectual disability. A secondary aim was…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Mild Intellectual Disability, Nutrition, Moderate Intellectual Disability
Effects of Lifestyle Change Interventions for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
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Willems, 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
Longitudinal Follow-Up of Weight Change in the Context of a Community-Based Health Promotion Programme for Adults with an Intellectual Disability
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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