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A Structured Physical Activity and Fitness Programme for Older Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Results of a Cluster-Randomised Clinical Trial
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van Schijndel-Speet, M.; Evenhuis, H. M.; van Wijck, R.; van Montfort, K. C. A. G. M.; Echteld, M. A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2017
Background: The physical activity level of older adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) is extremely low, and their fitness levels are far beneath accepted norms for older people with normal intelligence and comparable with frail older people. A physical activity programme, including an education programme, was developed for older adults with…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Randomized Controlled Trials
The Effectiveness of Staff Training Focused on Increasing Emotional Intelligence and Improving Interaction between Support Staff and Clients
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Zijlmans, L. J. M.; Embregts, P. J. C. M.; Gerits, L.; Bosman, A. M. T.; Derksen, J. J. L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015
Background: Recent research addressed the relationship between staff behaviour and challenging behaviour of individuals with an intellectual disability (ID). Consequently, research on interventions aimed at staff is warranted. The present study focused on the effectiveness of a staff training aimed at emotional intelligence and interactions…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Interaction, Emotional Intelligence, Coping
Test of an Intervention to Improve Knowledge of Women with Intellectual Disabilities about Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening
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Swaine, J. G.; Parish, S. L.; Luken, K.; Son, E.; Dickens, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2014
Background: There is a critical need for evidence-based health education interventions for women with intellectual disabilities (IDs) to promote receipt of preventive health screenings. Previous research has established "Women Be Healthy," an 8-week classroom-style intervention designed to teach women with IDs about breast and cervical…
Descriptors: Intervention, Females, Mental Retardation, Screening Tests
Improving Health Behaviours of Latina Mothers of Youths and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Magaña, S.; Li, H.; Miranda, E.; Paradiso de Sayu, R. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2015
Background: Latina mothers who care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) over the lifespan struggle to take care of their own health needs in the context of their caregiving experience. Services are typically aimed at the persons with IDD and not their family caregivers. Yet, attending to family caregiver needs may…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Mothers, Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities
The Outcome of a Preventive Dental Care Programme on the Prevalence of Localized Aggressive Periodontitis in Down's Syndrome Individuals
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Zigmond, Maora; Stabholz, A.; Shapira, J.; Bachrach, G.; Chaushu, G.; Becker, A.; Yefenof, E.; Merrick, J.; Chaushu, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: Periodontal disease in Down's syndrome (DS) individuals develops earlier and is more rapid and extensive than in age-matched normal individuals. The present study evaluated a group of DS patients, who had been participating in a 10-year preventive dental programme, for the impact of the programme on their periodontal status. Methods:…
Descriptors: Down Syndrome, Dental Health, Disease Incidence, Patients
Effectiveness of Treatment Programmes for Depression among Adults with Mild/Moderate Intellectual Disability
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McCabe, M. P.; McGillivray, J. A.; Newton, D. C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2006
Background: The current study describes the development and evaluation of group treatment programme for people with mild/moderate intellectual disability (ID). Methods: A total of 34 participants (16 males, 18 females) completed the treatment programme and 15 participants (six males, nine females) comprised a control group. Results: Compared to…
Descriptors: Females, Males, Control Groups, Depression (Psychology)