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Direct linkKruithof, Kasper; Olsman, Erik; Nieuwenhuijse, Appolonia; Willems, Dick – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2022
Background: The life expectancy of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) is increasing and parents express concerns about being possibly outlived by their child with PIMD. However, little is known about the nature of these concerns. Method: We interviewed 27 parents of persons with PIMD and analysed the data…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Parent Attitudes, Children
Kruithof, Kasper; IJzerman, Lisa; Nieuwenhuijse, Appolonia; Huisman, Sylvia; Schippers, Alice; Willems, Dick; Olsman, Erik – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: Since the life expectancy of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) is increasing, siblings may take over care/support roles from their parents. Method: To explore how parents and siblings of persons with PIMD view siblings' role regarding future care/support for their family member, we interviewed eight…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Siblings, Role
Nieuwenhuijse, Appolonia M.; Willems, Dick L.; van Goudoever, Johannes B.; Echteld, Michael A.; Olsman, Erik – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: The objective of this study was to provide an overview of concepts, methods of assessment and assessors in empirical studies on quality of life (QoL) of persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD). Method: A narrative literature review was conducted by searching electronic databases until December 2016, and the…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Evaluation Methods
Nieuwenhuijse, Appolonia M.; Willems, Dick L.; Olsman, Erik – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: Quality of Life (QoL) may be a factor in physicians' decisions on treatment of persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities (PIMD). We explored the perception of physicians on the QoL of persons with PIMD. Method: We conducted semi-structured interviews with seven experienced physicians treating persons with PIMD,…
Descriptors: Physicians, Attitudes, Quality of Life, Severe Intellectual Disability
