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Owens, Rebecca; Earle, Sarah; McNulty, Cliodna; Tilley, Elizabeth – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Research suggests there is insufficient good quality information regarding the effectiveness of health education aimed at adults with intellectual disabilities. By analysing the literature, this review aimed to identify what constituted effectiveness in this context. Method: Relevant evaluations were extracted from bibliographic…
Descriptors: Health Education, Adults, Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disability
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Schijven, Esmée P.; VanDerNagel, Joanneke E. L.; Otten, Roy; Lammers, Jeroen; Poelen, Evelien A. P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: This paper describes the theory and development of Take it personal! an indicated prevention programme aimed at reducing substance use in individuals with mild intellectual disabilities and borderline intellectual functioning. Method: The process of the development of Take it personal! followed the steps of the Intervention Mapping…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Prevention, Substance Abuse, Intervention
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van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Bosman, Anna M. T.; Jahoda, Andrew – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: A training package for staff working with clients presenting challenging behaviour was developed to (1) increase their knowledge regarding challenging behaviour, and (2) to improve the quality of physical intervention techniques. The latter aim was intended to reduce staff anxiety about dealing with incidents and limit physical risk of…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Intervention, Behavior Disorders, Staff Development