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Exploration of Suitable Behaviour Change Techniques for Lifestyle Change in Individuals with Mild Intellectual Disabilities: A Delphi Study
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Willems, Mariël; Waninge, Aly; de Jong, Johan; Hilgenkamp, Thessa I. M.; van der Schans, Cees P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Promotion of a healthy lifestyle for individuals with mild intellectual disabilities is important. However, the suitability of behaviour change techniques (BCTs) for these individuals is still unclear. Methods: A Delphi study was performed using the Coventry, Aberdeen & LOndon -- REfined (CALO-RE) taxonomy of BCTs (n = 40). Health…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Health Promotion, Mild Intellectual Disability, Health Behavior
Does the Well-Being of Individuals with Down Syndrome and Dementia Improve When Using Life Story Books and Rummage Boxes? A Randomized Single Case Series Experiment
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Crook, Nicola; Adams, Malcolm; Shorten, Nicola; Langdon, Peter E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: This study investigated whether a personalized life story book and rummage box enhanced well-being and led to changes in behaviour for people with Down syndrome (DS) who have dementia. Materials and Methods: A randomized single case series design was used with five participants who had DS and a diagnosis of dementia. Participants were…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Behavior Change, Down Syndrome, Dementia