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Mafuba K, Kiernan J, Chapman HM, Kupara D, Kudita C, Chester R. Understanding the contribution of intellectual disability nurses. Paper 2 of 4 - Survey. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2023:17446295231213434. [PMID: 37956695 DOI: 10.1177/17446295231213434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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The objective was to identify ID nursing interventions and their impact on the health and healthcare of people with IDs. Data was collected using an online survey questionnaire from a voluntary response and snowball sample of 230 participants. Thematic, descriptive statistical, and inferential statistical analyses were undertaken. We identified 878 interventions that could be undertaken by ID nurses from 7 countries. We categorised the interventions into five themes: effectuating nursing procedures, enhancing impact of ID services, enhancing impact of mainstream services, enhancing quality of life, and enhancing ID nursing practice. Findings demonstrate that ID nurses play important roles in improving the health and healthcare experiences of people with IDs.
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- Edge Hill University and Alder Hey Children's Hospital, UK
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Mafuba K, Kiernan J, Kudita C, Chapman HM, Kupara D, Chester R. Understanding the contribution of intellectual disabilities nurses: Paper 3 of 4 - evaluation. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2023:17446295231196588. [PMID: 37611566 DOI: 10.1177/17446295231196588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/25/2023]
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The overall objective of this research was to identify intellectual disability nursing interventions and their impact on the health and healthcare of people with intellectual disability. This is part 3 of a 4-part series. In this paper we report the findings from quantitative questions from an online survey of intellectual disability nurses. The objective of this part of the study was to a evaluate intellectual disability nurses' confidence in their understanding of the interventions they undertook. Quantitative data was collected using an online survey questionnaire from a voluntary response and snowball sample of 230 participants from 7 countries. Thematic, descriptive statistical, and inferential statistical analyses were undertaken. The evaluation data suggest and demonstrate a lack of clarity among intellectual disability nurses of the interventions they can effectively undertake. There appears to be correlations between lack of role clarity and the types of employer organisations and countries. Further work need to be undertaken by nurse leaders ascertain and address this lack of clarity.
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- Edge Hill Universityand Alder Hey Children's Hospital, UK
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Rinaldi R, Duplat J, Haelewyck MC. Is health a priority? Examining health-related support needs in adults with intellectual disability through a self-determination framework. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2022; 26:657-671. [PMID: 34114510 DOI: 10.1177/17446295211009660] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with intellectual disabilities experience inequities in healthcare. Those are maintained by individual limitations as well as environmental factors. In this context, health needs are less likely to be expressed, identified and met. METHOD We led a survey in 832 adults with intellectual disabilities to identify if health was set as a priority and if so, what were their major health-related support needs (in terms of physical, social and psychological health). RESULTS 67.1% of participants reported at least one need. Most frequently, two or more types of needs were reported with gender and living facility having an effect on whether participants would report these needs, but these did not affect which type of needs were reported. CONCLUSIONS Health-related support needs are highly prevalent and diversified in people with intellectual disabilities. This study emphasizes the importance to consider health as a global concept as well as the relationships between health and self-determination.
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Walsh N, Barr O, Lang D, Currid M, Hoey C. Peripheral bone density measurement: An interdisciplinary initiative for improving health outcomes for people with learning disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2022; 26:18-28. [PMID: 32815754 PMCID: PMC9016660 DOI: 10.1177/1744629520950136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Challenges exist in respect of people with intellectual disabilities who, with the increasing life expectancy, have a growing risk of age-related degenerative conditions. Changes in bone health are associated with increasing age and the bone health of people who have intellectual disabilities is well documented in the literature as being poor in comparison to the general population. A heel scan clinic was set up in an intellectual disability service as a service improvement initiative. There were 12 females and 17 males scanned using a heel scanner. Only 3 (10.3%) people with intellectual disabilities were in the normal bone mineral density (BMD) range. Peripheral BMD screening for people has been shown to provide important information about the bone health of people with intellectual disabilities which has prompted further treatment by general practitioners and has the potential to provide an accessible way to obtain information on the bone health of people with intellectual disabilities.
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- Niamh Walsh
- Niamh Walsh, School of Nursing, Faculty of
Life and Health Sciences, Room MG048, Ulster University, Northland Road, Derry
BT48 7JL, UK.
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- School of Nursing, Ulster University, UK
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Welyczko N. Working with patients with long-term conditions and learning disabilities. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.12968/jokc.2018.3.4.224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Nikki Welyczko
- Associate Professor, Nursing and Midwifery and Associate Head of School, The Leicester School of Nursing and Midwifery, De Montfort University, Leicester
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Mafuba K, Gates B, Cozens M. Community intellectual disability nurses' public health roles in the United Kingdom: An exploratory documentary analysis. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2018; 22:61-73. [PMID: 27856825 DOI: 10.1177/1744629516678524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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The aim of this study was to explore how public health policy in the United Kingdom was reflected in community intellectual disability nurses' (CIDNs)' job descriptions and person's specifications. The role of CIDNs has evolved due to policy changes. As these roles evolve, job descriptions and person specifications are important in highlighting employer's expectations staff, priorities, and professional values of their employees. This study involved an exploratory documentary analysis of n = 203 CIDNs' job descriptions and person specifications in the context of role theory. The CIDNs' public health roles identified in this study are health education, health protection, health prevention, health surveillance, and health promotion. Key policies themes were intellectual disability health access, public health strategies, policy evaluation/redesign, and public health policy. There is a lack of public health role clarity and inconsistency in role expectations across organizational boundaries in the United Kingdom.
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Chadwick D, Chapman M, Davies G. Factors affecting access to daily oral and dental care among adults with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2017; 31:379-394. [DOI: 10.1111/jar.12415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Darren Chadwick
- Faculty of Education Health & Wellbeing The University of Wolverhampton Wolverhampton UK
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- Community Adult Learning Disability Services Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Manchester UK
- Faculty of Health Psychology and Social Care Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester UK
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- Greater Manchester Centre and Dental Public Health Intelligence Team Public Health England Manchester UK
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Erickson SR, Kornexl K. Blood Pressure Screening, Control, and Treatment for Patients With Developmental Disabilities in General Medicine Practices. J Pharm Technol 2016. [DOI: 10.1177/8755122516663219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Background: Little is known about the adequacy of screening for and treatment of hypertension for people with developmental disabilities (DD). Pharmacists may assist in identifying and treating this special patient population. Objective: To characterize and compare the screening, treatment, and control of blood pressure (BP) in patients with DD to patients without DD. Methods: This retrospective study identified adult patients of primary care practices within a large academic health system who had DD (DD group) and a comparator group without DD (GenMed group). Outcomes assessed included percentage of patients screened, mean BP, percentage of patients with controlled BP, and antihypertensive medications prescribed. Results: The DD (n = 183) and GenMed groups (n = 497) were nearly all screened for BP. Mean systolic BP was significantly lower in the DD group (119.9 ± 14.6 mm Hg vs 122.8 ± 15.4 mm Hg GenMed, P = .03), while diastolic BP was no different ( P = .7). Stroke was documented significantly more often in the DD group (5.5% vs 1.4%, P = .005). Of patients with uncontrolled BP, the DD group had significantly higher systolic BP (155.8 ± 14.1 mm Hg vs 147.4 ± 9.5 mm Hg GenMed, P = .02). Hypertension was documented in 32% of DD group versus 38.5% of GenMed group, P = .15. Of this group, 88.1% of the DD group had controlled BP versus 78.0% of the GenMed group, P = .09. Antihypertensive prescribing was not different between the groups. Conclusion: DD group patients had similar outcomes for hypertension therapy compared to patients without DD. Those with uncontrolled BP in the DD group tended to have higher systolic BP. Significantly more DD patients had a history of stroke.
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- University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- University of Michigan Health System Pharmacy Services, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Shooshtari S, Temple B, Waldman C, Abraham S, Ouellette-Kuntz H, Lennox N. Stakeholders’ Perspectives towards the Use of the Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP) for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Manitoba. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2016; 30:672-683. [DOI: 10.1111/jar.12261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Shahin Shooshtari
- Faculty of Health Sciences; Department of Community Health Sciences; St. Amant Research Centre; University of Manitoba; Winnipeg MB Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; College of Nursing; St. Amant Research Centre; University of Manitoba; Winnipeg MB Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; College of Nursing; St. Amant Research Centre; University of Manitoba; Winnipeg MB Canada
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- Faculty of Health Sciences; Department of Community Health Sciences; University of Manitoba; Winnipeg MB Canada
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- The Queensland Centre for Intellectual and Developmental Disability; School of Medicine; South Brisbane QLD Australia
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Health risks and changes in self-efficacy following community health screening of adults with serious mental illnesses. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0123552. [PMID: 25875181 PMCID: PMC4395322 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2014] [Accepted: 03/04/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Physical health screenings were conducted by researchers and peer wellness specialists for adults attending publicly-funded community mental health programs. A total of 457 adults with serious mental illnesses attended health fairs in 4 U.S. states and were screened for 8 common medical co-morbidities and health risk factors. Also assessed were self-reported health competencies, medical conditions, and health service utilization. Compared to non-institutionalized U.S. adults, markedly higher proportions screened positive for obesity (60%), hypertension (32%), diabetes (14%), smoking (44%), nicotine dependence (62%), alcohol abuse (17%), drug abuse (11%), and coronary heart disease (10%). A lower proportion screened positive for hyperlipidemia (7%). Multivariable random regression analysis found significant pre- to post-screening increases in participants’ self-rated abilities for health practices, competence for health maintenance, and health locus of control. Screening identified 82 instances of undiagnosed diabetes, hypertension or hyperlipidemia, and 76 instances where these disorders were treated but uncontrolled. These results are discussed in the context of how this global public health approach holds promise for furthering the goal of integrating health and mental health care.
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Wray L, Manley G. The multidisciplinary use of intranasal/intravenous conscious sedation: four case reports. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014. [DOI: 10.12968/denu.2014.41.10.907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Lucy Wray
- Specialist in Special Care Dentistry, DipDSed, Senior Dental Officer, Solent NHS Trust, New Milton Dental Clinic, New Milton Health Centre, Spencer Road, New Milton, Hants
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- Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, West Hill, Putney, London, SW15 3SW, UK
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Robertson J, Hatton C, Emerson E, Baines S. The impact of health checks for people with intellectual disabilities: an updated systematic review of evidence. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2014; 35:2450-2462. [PMID: 24984052 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.06.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2014] [Revised: 06/04/2014] [Accepted: 06/06/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Health checks for people with intellectual disabilities have been recommended as one component of international health policy responses to the poorer health of people with intellectual disabilities. This review updates a previously published review summarising evidence on the impact of health checks on the health and well-being of people with intellectual disabilities. Electronic literature searches and email contacts were used to identify literature relevant to the impact of health checks for people with intellectual disabilities published from 1989 to 2013. Forty-eight publications were identified, of which eight articles and two reports were newly identified and not included in the previous review. These involved checking the health of people with intellectual disabilities from a range of countries including a full range of people with intellectual disabilities. Health checks consistently led to detection of unmet health needs and targeted actions to address health needs. Health checks also had the potential to increase knowledge of the health needs of people with intellectual disabilities amongst health professionals and support staff, and to identify gaps in health services. Health checks are effective in identifying previously unrecognised health needs, including life threatening conditions. Future research should consider strategies for optimising the cost effectiveness or efficiency of health checks.
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- Janet Robertson
- Centre for Disability Research, Division of Health Research, School of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YT, United Kingdom.
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- Centre for Disability Research, Division of Health Research, School of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YT, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Disability Research, Division of Health Research, School of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YT, United Kingdom; Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Disability Research, Division of Health Research, School of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YT, United Kingdom
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Hithersay R, Strydom A, Moulster G, Buszewicz M. Carer-led health interventions to monitor, promote and improve the health of adults with intellectual disabilities in the community: a systematic review. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2014; 35:887-907. [PMID: 24495402 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.01.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2013] [Revised: 01/06/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Using carers to help assess, monitor, or promote health in people with intellectual disabilities (ID) may be one way of improving health outcomes in a population that experiences significant health inequalities. This paper provides a review of carer-led health interventions in various populations and healthcare settings, in order to investigate potential roles for carers in ID health care. We used rapid review methodology, using the Scopus database, citation tracking and input from ID healthcare professionals to identify relevant research. 24 studies were included in the final review. For people with ID, the only existing interventions found were carer-completed health diaries which, while being well received, failed to improve health outcomes. Studies in non-ID populations show that carers can successfully deliver screening procedures, health promotion interventions and interventions to improve coping skills, pain management and cognitive functioning. While such examples provide a useful starting point for the development of future carer-led health interventions for people with ID, the paucity of research in this area means that the most appropriate means of engaging carers in a way that will reliably impact on health outcomes in this population remains, as yet, unknown.
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- Rosalyn Hithersay
- Research Department of Mental Health Sciences, Charles Bell House, 2nd Floor, 67-73 Riding House Street, London W1W 7EJ, United Kingdom.
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- Research Department of Mental Health Sciences, Charles Bell House, 2nd Floor, 67-73 Riding House Street, London W1W 7EJ, United Kingdom
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- Haringey Learning Disabilities Partnership, Cumberland House, Cumberland Road, Wood Green N22 7SJ, United Kingdom
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Upper Third Floor, UCL Medical School (Royal Free Campus), Rowland Hill Street, London NW3 2PF, United Kingdom
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Lin JD, Wu TY, Lin LP, Hsu SW, Liu CT, Wu CL. An exploratory study of health behaviors and the risks for triple H (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia) in young adults with disabilities between 20 and 39 years of age. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2013; 34:3211-3217. [PMID: 23886762 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2013.06.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2013] [Accepted: 06/27/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Metabolic syndrome is highly prevalent and has important implications for the health care sector. However, information on the implications of metabolic syndrome for people with disabilities is limited. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between health behaviors and the risk for triple H (hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia) in young adults with disabilities. The present study analyzed the annual health examination charts of 705 young adults with disabilities between ages 20 and 39 in Taiwan. Results found that the prevalence of hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension in adults with disabilities was 5%, 15% and 17.7%, respectively. These prevalence figures were higher than those for the general population of the same age group in Taiwan. Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that almost none of the health behaviors were significantly correlated with the occurrence of triple H disorders among young adults with disabilities. Only one factor, BMI, independently predicted the occurrence of triple H disorders. We suggest that future studies should scrutinize the effects of health behaviors on triple-H disorders in people with disabilities to initiate personalize health promotion programs for this group.
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- Jin-Ding Lin
- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan; School of Healthcare Administration, College of Public Health and Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan; Chung-Hua Foundation for People with Intellectual Disabilities, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Doody C, Markey K, Doody O. Health of ageing people with intellectual disability and the role of the nurse in Ireland. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2012; 16:275-286. [PMID: 23027837 DOI: 10.1177/1744629512462181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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The number of people with intellectual disability living into old age continues to increase. As one ages, generally, functional ability decreases and health issues increase, with recognising and responding to the health needs of the person with intellectual disability of great importance and the responsibility of the intellectual disability nurse. The nurse must review and adjust the way they deliver care to ageing people with intellectual disability, not only in terms of responding to their health needs but also through collaborative working within teams and other services. As Ireland has specifically trained nurses in intellectual disability, it has a prime opportunity to address the health needs and concerns of people with intdisability and actively advocate for how services develop and responds to the changing health needs of ageing people with intellectual disability.
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Caton S, Chadwick D, Chapman M, Turnbull S, Mitchell D, Stansfield J. Healthy lifestyles for adults with intellectual disability: knowledge, barriers, and facilitators. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY 2012; 37:248-259. [PMID: 22852820 DOI: 10.3109/13668250.2012.703645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with intellectual disability (ID) are more likely to have health problems than people without disability. Little previous research has investigated health from the perspective of the people with ID themselves. We aimed to focus on what people with ID understand being healthy to mean and what their experiences are of healthy lifestyles. METHOD Semistructured interviews were conducted with 13 adults with ID to ask them about their health and healthy lifestyles. Data were analysed thematically. RESULTS Participants demonstrated understanding of what it means to be healthy, have a healthy diet, the dangers of substance misuse, and the benefits of exercise. Participants demonstrated some knowledge about rationales for engaging in healthy behaviours. The idea of moderation was raised, along with barriers and facilitators to engaging in a healthy lifestyle. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that people with ID demonstrate some understanding of what constitutes being healthy and are aware of healthy lifestyles, the consequences of unhealthy behaviours, and of the need for moderation.
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- Sue Caton
- Research Institute for Health and Social Change, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
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Lin LP, Liu CT, Liou SW, Hsu SW, Lin JD. High blood pressure in adults with disabilities: influence of gender, body weight and health behaviors. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2012; 33:1508-1515. [PMID: 22522209 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2012.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2012] [Accepted: 03/27/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The aims of this study were to explore the mean and distribution of systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and to examine the influence of gender, body weight and health behaviors on hypertension in adults with disabilities. We analyzed the 2010 annual community health examination chart of adults with disabilities in east Taiwan. The study samples included 833 adults with disabilities whose age 30 years and over participated in the analyses. The mean value of diastolic and systolic blood pressure (mmHg) of the study participants was 76.51 ± 12.65 (range = 40-155) and 127.39 ± 20.32 (range = 77-221). Fifteen percent and 23.4% of the participants have high diastolic (>/=90 mmHg) and systolic (>/= 140 mmHg) blood pressure. There were 27.4% of the participants who had hypertension, high diastolic or/and systolic blood pressure. Finally, we found that the factors of older age (OR = 2.45, 95% CI = 1.22-4.93), overweight or obese in BMI (OR = 6.72, 95% CI = 1.90-23.78; OR = 6.76, 95% CI = 1.84-24.84), waist circumference (OR = 1.64, 95% CI = 1.03-2.61) and vegetable/fruit intake (OR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.39-0.94) were variables that could significantly predict the hypertension condition of the subjects after controlling factors of marital status, type and level of disability. To improve the healthcare for people who suffer with and prevention for hypertension, the study highlights the health authorities should pay much attention to blood pressure condition and their determinants for people with disabilities in the communities.
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- Lan-Ping Lin
- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, 161, Min-Chun E Rd, Sec 6, Nei-Hu, Taipei 114, Taiwan
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May ME, Kennedy CH. Health and problem behavior among people with intellectual disabilities. Behav Anal Pract 2012; 3:4-12. [PMID: 22532888 DOI: 10.1007/bf03391759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Good health significantly improves a person's quality of life. However, people with intellectual disabilities disproportionately have more health problems than the general population. Further complicating the matter is that people with more severe disabilities often cannot verbalize health complications they are experiencing, which leads to health problems being undiagnosed and untreated. It is plausible these conditions can interact with reinforcement contingencies to maintain problem behavior because of the increased incidence of health problems among people with intellectual disabilities. This paper reviews common health problems influencing problem behavior and reinforcement processes. A clear implication of this review is the need for comprehensive functional assessments of problem behavior involving behavior analysts and health professionals.
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Hahn JE, FitzGerald L, Markham YK, Glassman P, Guenther N. Infusing oral health care into nursing curriculum: addressing preventive health in aging and disability. Nurs Res Pract 2012; 2012:157874. [PMID: 22619708 PMCID: PMC3350980 DOI: 10.1155/2012/157874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2011] [Revised: 12/08/2011] [Accepted: 12/29/2011] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Access to oral health care is essential for promoting and maintaining overall health and well-being, yet oral health disparities exist among vulnerable and underserved populations. While nurses make up the largest portion of the health care work force, educational preparation to address oral health needs of elders and persons with disabilities is limited across nursing curricula. This descriptive study reports on the interdisciplinary development, implementation, and testing of an oral health module that was included and infused into a graduate nursing curriculum in a three-phase plan. Phase 1 includes evaluation of a lecture presented to eight gerontological nurse practitioner (GNP) students. Phase 2 includes evaluation of GNP students' perceptions of learning, skills, and confidence following a one-time 8-hour practicum infused into 80 required practicum hours. The evaluation data show promise in preparing nurse practitioner students to assess and address preventive oral health needs of persons aging with disabilities such that further infusion and inclusion in a course for nurse practitioners across five specialties will implemented and tested in Phase 3.
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- Joan Earle Hahn
- Department of Nursing, College of Health and Human Services, University of New Hampshire, 4 Library Way, Hewitt Hall Room 279, Durham, NH 03824-3563, USA
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- UCLA School of Nursing, Factor Building, P.O. Box 956919, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6919, USA
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- UCLA School of Nursing, Factor Building, P.O. Box 956919, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6919, USA
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- University of the Pacific School of Dentistry, 2155 Webster Street, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
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- Living Healthy with a Disability Program, California Department of Public Health, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Suite 74-660, P.O. Box 997377, MS 7214, Sacramento, CA 95899, USA
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Robertson J, Roberts H, Emerson E, Turner S, Greig R. The impact of health checks for people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review of evidence. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2011; 55:1009-1019. [PMID: 21726316 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01436.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Health checks for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) have been recommended as one component of health policy responses to the poorer health of people with ID. This review summarises evidence on the impact of health checks on the health and well-being of people with ID. METHODS Electronic literature searches and email contacts were used to identify literature relevant to the impact of health checks for people with ID. RESULTS A total of 38 publications were identified. These involved checking the health of over 5000 people with ID from a range of countries including a full range of people with ID. Health checks consistently led to detection of unmet health needs and targeted actions to address health needs. CONCLUSIONS Health checks are effective in identifying previously unrecognised health needs, including life-threatening conditions. Future research should consider strategies for optimising the cost-effectiveness or efficiency of health checks.
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- J Robertson
- Centre for Disability Research, School of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK.
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Dysch C, Chung MC, Fox J. How Do People with Intellectual Disabilities and Diabetes Experience and Perceive their Illness? JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2011; 25:39-49. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2011.00641.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Wilson PM, Goodman C. Evaluation of a modified chronic disease self-management programme for people with intellectual disabilities. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1752-9824.2011.01105.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Palsbo SE, Hurtado MP, Levine RE, Barrett KA, Mastal MF. Enabling a survey of primary care to measure the health care experiences of adults with disabilities. Disabil Rehabil 2010; 33:73-85. [PMID: 20528104 DOI: 10.3109/09638288.2010.485671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To enable an existing survey on primary care so that it can be used to assess the healthcare experiences reported by adults living with disabilities, and to evaluate its properties. METHODS Mixed-methods study. We first identified content areas for measurement as compared to the items in the existing instrument and then developed new candidate items. Cognitive testing was conducted in English and Spanish. After revisions to the primary care instrument based on the cognitive testing results, the draft-enabled instrument was field-tested by mail with telephone follow-up, in English and Spanish. RESULTS Consumer focus groups and a technical expert panel identified eight content areas in primary care that are particularly important to maximise function and well-being of people of with disabilities. Cognitive testing also revealed serious problems with several items in the existing survey when answered by or about people with disabilities. Field testing yielded 1086 surveys, of which 40% were completed by a proxy respondent. Learning disabilities were reported by 38% of respondents. Item non-response for revised and new questions was less than 4%. CONCLUSIONS It is feasible to enable a survey of primary care and its administration. Survey administration instructions should be modified to accommodate proxy respondents. The screener item to identify people with mobility impairments on walking a distance should be replaced with walking for 6 min. Adding questions from the American Community Survey about functional ability will allow survey sponsors to identify respondents with various limitations, and to compare their experiences to those of people with no limitations. Careful development and testing of the items with input from interested parties throughout the design and testing stages yielded a survey with good psychometric properties and content validity in multiple languages. Health delivery systems can use the survey data to identify clinical processes needing improvement to provide high quality care for people with disabilities.
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- Susan E Palsbo
- Center for the Study of Chronic Illness and Disability, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, USA.
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Brown M, MacArthur J, McKechanie A, Hayes M, Fletcher J. Equality and access to general health care for people with learning disabilities: reality or rhetoric? J Res Nurs 2010. [DOI: 10.1177/1744987110370019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This paper contributes to the growing debate relating to meeting the health needs of people with learning disabilities when accessing general health services. It is set within the context of a population that has historically experienced poor care and treatment. This is despite legislation to protect vulnerable groups and clear government policies setting out the need to support people with learning disabilities to lead full and equal lives, providing additional support when needed. The evidence surrounding the health needs of people with learning disabilities is presented, along with the resultant implications for health services. This is set alongside emerging evidence that seeks to address the shortfalls and failings that, in some cases, are known to have contributed to premature and often needless death. Particular focus is given to a study that has evaluated the impact of learning disability liaison nursing services that have been developed to support the care of people with a learning disability to access hospital services. This paper stresses the need to further develop and evolve the research evidence base on what works to improve the health of people with learning disabilities, enhance their experience of care and minimise the risk of harm.
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- Michael Brown
- Nurse Consultant and Lecturer, Edinburgh Napier University, Comley Bank Campus, UK,
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- Clinical Lecturer in Learning Disabilities, University of Edinburgh, UK
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- Acute Hospitals Learning Disability Liaison Nurse, NHS Lothian Learning Disability Service, UK
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Matthews D, Gibson L, Regnard C. One size fits all: palliative care for people with learning disabilities. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2010; 71:40-3. [PMID: 20081641 DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2010.71.1.45972] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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The End of Life Care Strategy takes as inclusive an approach as possible, but can it make a difference for people with learning disabilities who are dying? Therefore we must ask ourselves 'Does one size fit all?'
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- Dorothy Matthews
- Northumberland Physiotherapy Service, Northgate Hospital, Tyne & Wear NHS trust, Northumberland NE61 3BP
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Backer C, Chapman M, Mitchell D. Access to Secondary Healthcare for People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Review of the Literature. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2009. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2009.00505.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Steinberg ML, Heimlich L, Williams JM. Tobacco use among individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities: a brief review. INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2009; 47:197-207. [PMID: 19489665 PMCID: PMC4451812 DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-47.3.197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2008] [Accepted: 10/15/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Although few tobacco control efforts target individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, this population may be especially vulnerable to the deleterious effects of tobacco use and dependence. Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities suffer from the health, financial, and stigmatizing effects of tobacco use. The present review examined the current literature with respect to the prevalence and patterns of tobacco use in individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the importance of addressing tobacco use in these smokers, and policies surrounding tobacco use in this population. Suggestions for additional avenues of inquiry as well as modifications to current cessation treatments are proposed.
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- Marc L Steinberg
- Department of Psychiatry, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
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Gibbs M, Priest H. Exploring the physical health needs of people with learning disabilities: facilitation student engagement in learning, using Kolb's experiential learning cycle. Nurse Educ Pract 2009; 10:115-8. [PMID: 19482549 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2009.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2008] [Revised: 03/31/2009] [Accepted: 04/21/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Using Kolb's experiential learning cycle as a framework, this paper will describe the facilitation of an experiential learning journey by a small group of learning disability nursing students in the UK, studying the physical health care needs of people with learning disabilities. Highlighted are the problems faced by people with learning disabilities in accessing primary health care services and some of the policy drivers for these services. This is then followed by an account of an educational process designed both to support learning about physical health and to enhance engagement and motivation of learning disability nursing students.
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- Mike Gibbs
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Keele University, Newcastle Road, st4 6qg, Staffs, United Kingdom.
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Romeo R, Knapp M, Morrison J, Melville C, Allan L, Finlayson J, Cooper SA. Cost estimation of a health-check intervention for adults with intellectual disabilities in the UK. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2009; 53:426-439. [PMID: 19239570 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2009.01159.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND High rates of health needs among adults with intellectual disabilities flag the need for information about the economic consequences of strategies to identify and address unmet needs. Health-check interventions are one such strategy, and have been demonstrated to effect health gains over the following 12-month period. However, little is known about their effects on service use and costs, and hence how affordable such interventions are. METHODS We examined service use patterns and costs over a 12-month period for 50 adult participants with intellectual disabilities who received a health-check intervention and 50 individually matched control participants who received standard care only. RESULTS The health-check intervention was cheap, and it did not have associated higher costs in terms of service usage. Indeed, mean cost of care for the adults who received standard care only was greater than for the adults who received the health-check intervention. The higher costs were due to differences in unpaid carer support costs. CONCLUSION This is the first study to report the associated service use, and costs of a health-check intervention to improve the health of adults with intellectual disabilities and reduce health inequalities. Results suggest this intervention is cheap and affordable compared with standard care, supporting clinical outcome evidence for its introduction into health care policy and implementation. However, further research is needed to confirm this finding with a larger sample.
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- R Romeo
- Centre for the Economics of Mental Health, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, UK.
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Minnes P, Steiner K. Parent views on enhancing the quality of health care for their children with fragile X syndrome, autism or Down syndrome. Child Care Health Dev 2009; 35:250-6. [PMID: 19228158 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2008.00931.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND International research in recent years has begun to focus on the medical problems of individuals with intellectual disabilities and on family stress in accessing health services for persons with developmental disabilities. Less is known about the needs of individuals in different diagnostic groups, or about their experiences of systems of care. Therefore, we report the results of focus groups with parents of children or adults with fragile X syndrome, autism or Down syndrome. METHODS Semi-structured group interviews with parents of children, youth or adults from each of three diagnostic groups probed perceptions of challenges and successes in obtaining and negotiating healthcare services in Ontario, Canada. RESULTS Parents described diverse barriers to care, the need for advocacy in securing services, perceptions of service delivery and the role of healthcare professionals in regulating access to a wide range of services. Diagnostic services represented one area of central concern to parents from all three groups. DISCUSSION Focus group data yielded a wide range of concerns. Suggestions for enhancing the system included expanding syndrome-specific education for medical students and health professionals and creating a centre that could offer service-related information for parents.
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- P Minnes
- Department of Psychology, Queen's University, ON, Canada.
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McKeon M. A survey of clinical nursing skills in intellectual disability nursing. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2009; 13:31-41. [PMID: 19332507 DOI: 10.1177/1744629509103517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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In this study the question asked is: what clinical nursing skills are predominantly used in intellectual disability nursing? A survey of the nursing needs of people with moderate to severe intellectual disability in both residential and community units was undertaken with a questionnaire. The measure was a Likert design scale ranging across: skills used more than once a day, skills used daily, skills used weekly, skills used monthly, skills very rarely used, and skills never used. The results of the study help to identify, plan, and direct the type and level of nursing skills taught to the intellectual disability nursing students and provides an insight into the current nursing skills used in the intellectual disabilities field.
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Sheerin FK. Diagnoses and Interventions Pertinent to Intellectual Disability Nursing*. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2008; 19:140-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-618x.2008.00102.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Balogh R, Ouellette-Kuntz H, Bourne L, Lunsky Y, Colantonio A. Organising health care services for persons with an intellectual disability. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2008:CD007492. [PMID: 18843752 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007492] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND When compared to the general population, persons with an intellectual disability have lower life expectancy, higher morbidity, higher rates of unmet health needs, and more difficulty finding and getting health care. Organisational interventions are used to reconfigure the structure or delivery of health care services and may prove useful to decrease the noted disparities. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of organisational interventions for the mental and physical health problems of persons with an intellectual disability. SEARCH STRATEGY We searched the Cochrane Effective Practice and Organisation of Care Group specialised register (no year restriction), MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, other databases from January 1990 to April 2006 reference lists of included studies, and we consulted experts in the field. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised controlled trials, controlled clinical trials, controlled before and after studies and interrupted time series of organisational interventions aimed at improving care of mental and physical health problems of adult persons with an intellectual disability. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently extracted data and assessed study quality. Missing data were requested from authors of included studies. MAIN RESULTS Eight studies met the selection criteria: six were randomised controlled trials, one was a controlled before and after study, and one was an interrupted time series. In general the studies were of acceptable methodological quality. The included studies investigated interventions dealing with the mental health problems of persons with an intellectual disability, none focused on physical health problems. Three of the studies identified effective organisational interventions and five showed no evidence of effect. Only two studies were similar enough to analyse using a meta-analysis. In the pooled analyses 25 participants received assertive community treatment and 25 received standard community treatment. Results from measures of function, caregiver burden and quality of life were non-significant. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There are currently no well designed studies focusing on organising the health services of persons with an intellectual disability and concurrent physical problems. There are very few studies of organisational interventions targeting mental health needs and the results of those that were found need corroboration. There is an urgent need for high quality health services research to identify optimal health services for persons with an intellectual disability and concurrent physical problem.
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- Robert Balogh
- Graduate Department of Rehabilitation Science, University of Toronto, 160-500 University Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 1V7.
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Griffiths P, Bennett J, Smith E. The size, extent and nature of the learning disability nursing research base: a systematic scoping review. Int J Nurs Stud 2008; 46:490-507. [PMID: 18842263 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2008.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2007] [Revised: 05/20/2008] [Accepted: 05/31/2008] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND A research base should be of sufficient quality and quantity to inform nursing practice. It must allow nurses to access information about clients' needs and to identify effective strategies for meeting those needs. This paper presents the findings of a scoping review of 'learning disability nursing research'. The review aimed to determine whether there is a research base sufficient to support learning disability nursing practice. METHOD We undertook searches of the Cochrane Library and electronic databases (Medline, Psychinfo, Embase, CINAHL and British Nursing Index) for the years 1996-2006. Full references and abstracts were downloaded for papers returned. Papers considered relevant to the topic of the review were organised into three categories according to whether the main focus of the research was people with learning disabilities, carers or family members, or nurses. For each paper, information about the locality of the research, the topic of the research, design/method and sample size was extracted. FINDINGS We identified 180 relevant research studies, most of which made use of convenience samples of less than one hundred people. Very few studies evaluated the clinical impact of nursing interventions or the delivery of care by learning disability nurses. A small number of studies examined the impact or patient experiences of nurse-led interventions. These tend to small-scale evaluations of new service initiatives, such as the management of behavioural problems. Overall there was an absence of strong evidence about the effectiveness of specific nursing interventions. CONCLUSIONS The extent of learning disability nursing research is limited in quantity and it is difficult to draw comparisons across research studies. Much of the available evidence is drawn from small-scale evaluations; which may provide useful guidance and inspiration for service development but do not, in themselves, constitute a sufficient body of research evidence to support learning disability nursing practice.
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- Peter Griffiths
- King's College London, National Nursing Research Unit, James Clerk Maxwell Building, 57 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8WA, United Kingdom.
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Starr JM, Marsden L. Characterisation of user-defined health status in older adults with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2008; 52:483-489. [PMID: 18341524 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2008.01051.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Older adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) have an excess disease burden that standard health assessments are designed to detect. Older adults with ID have a broader concept of health with dimensions of well being in addition to absence of disease in line with the World Health Organization's health definition. We sought to characterise user-defined health status in a sample of older adults with ID. METHODS We administered a user-led health assessment to 57 adults with ID aged 40 years and over. Cluster analysis on user-defined health themes of participation, nutrition and hygiene/self-care identified clear separation of participants into a healthier and a less healthy group. RESULTS Disease burden (P = 0.002) and medication use (P = 0.003) were greater in the less healthy group. The healthier group were taller (P = 0.005), stronger (P = 0.005) and had better vision (P < 0.001) than the less healthy group. Constipation (P = 0.014), urinary incontinence (P < 0.001) and faecal incontinence (P < 0.001) were commoner in the less healthy group. There were few significant differences between health groups on the majority of standard physical-examination items. CONCLUSIONS There is considerable overlap between user-defined health and that assessed by standard instruments. In addition, user-defined health encompasses aspects of physical fitness not captured by traditional disease-based health models.
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- Geriatric Medicine Unit, Edinburgh University, Edinburgh, UK.
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Hamlin A, Oakes P. Reflections on Deinstitutionalization in the United Kingdom. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2008. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-1130.2007.00139.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Barr O, Sowney M. Inclusive nursing care for people with intellectual disabilities using urology services. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF UROLOGICAL NURSING 2007. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1749-771x.2007.00029.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Fender A, Marsden L, Starr JM. Assessing the health of older adults with intellectual disabilities: a user-led approach. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2007; 11:223-39. [PMID: 17846046 DOI: 10.1177/1744629507080785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/17/2023]
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Older adults with intellectual disability are at increased risk of a wide range of health problems. Hitherto, methods to assess these problems have been healthcare-professional-led and largely based on traditional medical models. Following a literature review and focus group work we produced a user-led health assessment that was feasible and acceptable. The assessment was administered to 57 adults with a wide range of intellectual disability aged 40 years and over, living in the community. The assessment took a median of 21 minutes to administer and covered user-led themes of participation/ability, nutrition and hygiene/self-care. A principal component representing a user-led general health measure correlated positively with the number of health problems (rho = 0.54, p < 0.001) and the number of drugs (rho = 0.55, p < 0.001). Further studies using such user-led assessments are needed to assess whether they can have a wider application.
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Sowney M, Barr O. The challenges for nurses communicating with and gaining valid consent from adults with intellectual disabilities within the accident and emergency care service. J Clin Nurs 2007; 16:1678-86. [PMID: 17459128 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2006.01642.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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AIM This paper reports the challenges experienced by nurses within accident and emergency departments in communicating with and gaining valid consent from adults with intellectual disabilities. BACKGROUND Consent is both a legal requirement and an ethical principle required to be obtained by health-care professionals, prior to the start of any examination, treatment and/or care. Central to the process of seeking consent is effective communication. However, evidence shows that people with intellectual disabilities are not viewed by professionals within acute general hospitals as a vital source of information, neither are they often communicated with directly, nor involved in discussions or decisions about their health care and are frequently not directly asked for their consent. METHOD A purposive sample of nurses working within the accident and emergency departments of five general hospitals was recruited to participate in this qualitative study. Data were collected from five focus groups. FINDINGS Effective communication was identified as the most challenging aspect in caring for adults with intellectual disabilities within this environment, having an impact on the assessment of needs, informing patients of their health status and seeking valid consent. CONCLUSIONS Fundamental to the provision of quality care are the concepts communication, choice and control. However, these issues are perceived to be more challenging in the provision of health care to people with intellectual disabilities. Communication and consent, therefore, require further consideration within the educational and clinical areas to strengthen nurses' competence in caring for people with intellectual disabilities, with an emphasis and understanding that choice and control are key principles for all people, being central aspects to the provision of an inclusive service for people with intellectual disabilities. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE All nurses need to have a greater awareness of learning disability, how to increase opportunities for effective communication and be very familiar with the issue and guidelines relating to consent, to ensure that people with learning disabilities have choice, control and are more active in decision making regarding their health.
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Wang KY, Hsieh K, Heller T, Davidson PW, Janicki MP. Carer reports of health status among adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Taiwan living at home and in institutions. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2007; 51:173-83. [PMID: 17300413 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2006.00819.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the present study was to assess the health status of a cohort of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) residing in family homes or institutions in Taiwan and to examine whether morbidity varied with age, sex, existing diagnosis [Down syndrome (DS), seizures, cerebral palsy (CP), intellectual disability (ID) level] and residential status. METHODS Systematic randomization based on geographic areas was employed for sampling selection. Primary carers were interviewed to provide health-related information on individuals with I/DD aged 33 years or older living in institutions (n = 614) or living with their family (n = 514) in Taiwan. RESULTS Cardiovascular, neurological, visual and hearing impairments increased with age; while gastrointestinal, endocrine, infectious and dermatological diseases did not, after adjusting for sex, level of ID, presence of DS, seizures or CP, across settings. Institution cohorts were more likely to have infectious diseases, skin diseases, hepatitis or to be hepatitis carriers, and to have psychiatric disorders. CONCLUSIONS Organ system morbidity increased with age and generally was influenced by the same factors as have been reported for cohorts in western countries. The results also suggest that disease/condition outcomes may vary or be influenced differentially by residential setting.
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- K-Y Wang
- Department of Social Welfare, National Chung Cheng University, Ming-Hsiung, Chia-yi. Taiwan.
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Hart S. Health and well being of people with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2006; 10:299-304. [PMID: 17105738 DOI: 10.1177/1744629506070048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Faulks D, Collado V, de Freminville B, Newton JT, Hennequin M. A controlled national survey in France of health-related challenges for persons with Down syndrome. Nurs Outlook 2006; 54:345-52. [PMID: 17142153 DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2006.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2006] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Despite recent research on the impact of disability on function, little information is available to evaluate the need for daily support in persons with Down syndrome. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and relative degree of difficulty experienced by this population in routine hygiene and health care when compared to their siblings. A proxy French language questionnaire was used for this cross-sectional survey of 199 persons with Down syndrome and 153 siblings (mean age 12.3 years, range < or = 1-48). Individuals in the study group had significantly more difficulty performing all activities related to routine hygiene and health care, and were 2-22 times more likely to need help than the control group. Certain acts of routine health care were performed more regularly by those in the study group (6/12 items), and specialist medical and paramedical visits were more regular (OR = 7-44). Increased difficulty and need for help in performing acts of basic self-care may reduce autonomy and social integration for persons with Down syndrome. Recommendations are made in relation to the training of caregivers and health professionals.
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- Denise Faulks
- Université Clermont 1, EA 3847, Faculté de Chirurgie Dentaire, 11 Boulevard Charles de Gaulle, 63000 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
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Iacono T, Sutherland G. Health Screening and Developmental Disabilities. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2006. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-1130.2006.00075.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Cooper SA, Morrison J, Melville C, Finlayson J, Allan L, Martin G, Robinson N. Improving the health of people with intellectual disabilities: outcomes of a health screening programme after 1 year. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2006; 50:667-77. [PMID: 16901294 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2006.00824.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have a higher level of health needs, a higher level of which is unmet, compared with the general population. Health screening can detect unmet health needs, but it is unknown whether it effects beneficial health outcomes in the longer term. People with IDs are reliant on health management by proxy and there are many potential access barriers that may prevent health needs identified at screening from subsequently being met. This study aims to determine whether health gains can be detected 1 year after a health screening programme specific to the needs of adults with IDs. METHODS A total of 50 participants offered the health screen intervention were individually matched for gender, age and level of IDs with 50 control participants who received standard treatment only. Outcome measures after 1 year were semi-structured review of medical case notes, and semi-structured assessment with the people with IDs and their carer. RESULTS During the 1-year period, the incidence of health need detection was more than twice as great for intervention, compared with control participants (mean number of new needs was 4.80 compared with 2.26; P < 0.001), and the level of met new health needs was greater (mean of 3.56 compared with 2.26; P = 0.001). The level of met health promotion needs was also greater (P < 0.001), and more health monitoring needs were met for intervention compared with control participants (P = 0.039). CONCLUSIONS This is the first study to demonstrate sustained benefits in health outcomes from a clinical intervention for adults with IDs compared with standard treatment alone. Its routine implementation is feasible, and would reduce health inequalities.
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- S-A Cooper
- Section of Psychological Medicine, University of Glasgow, Division of Community Based Sciences, Academic Centre, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Scotland, UK.
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Sowney M, Barr OG. Caring for adults with intellectual disabilities: perceived challenges for nurses in accident and emergency units. J Adv Nurs 2006; 55:36-45. [PMID: 16768738 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2006.03881.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIM This paper reports a study exploring the experiences of nurses in accident and emergency units caring for people with intellectual disabilities. BACKGROUND People with intellectual disabilities are increasingly in contact with healthcare professionals in accident and emergency units. Often this contact occurs within the accident and emergency service, an area in which staff care for a diverse range of people. The experiences of people with intellectual disabilities within acute general hospitals in the United Kingdom and internationally has largely been reported as quite negative. Conversely, little is known about the experiences of nurses working in acute general hospitals, nor the exact nature of any challenges they encounter, in providing care to people with intellectual disabilities. This lack of understanding weakens opportunities for nurses to reduce barriers to providing an equitable service for people with intellectual disabilities. METHOD Five focus groups were conducted with 27 accident and emergency nurses from five hospitals in Northern Ireland in the spring of 2004. The data were then coded and recurring themes identified. FINDINGS This paper focuses on two themes: lack of knowledge of the nature of intellectual disability and dependence on carers. Whilst these themes have been acknowledged in the existing literature, they have received limited attention and exploration. The experience of fear and vulnerability was considered by participants to be a consequence of their lack of knowledge. The experience of these emotions is viewed as a key factor in nurses' over-dependence on patients' informal carers. CONCLUSION Increased awareness is needed among professionals in accident and emergency units of the abilities and needs of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Melville CA, Cooper SA, Morrison J, Finlayson J, Allan L, Robinson N, Burns E, Martin G. The outcomes of an intervention study to reduce the barriers experienced by people with intellectual disabilities accessing primary health care services. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2006; 50:11-7. [PMID: 16316426 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00719.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) experience significant health inequalities compared with the general population. The barriers people with IDs experience in accessing services contribute to these health inequalities. Professionals' significant unmet training needs are an important barrier to people with IDs accessing appropriate services to meet their health needs. METHOD A three group, pre- and post-intervention design was used to test the hypothesis that a training intervention for primary health care professionals would increase the knowledge and self-efficacy of participants. The intervention had two components - a written training pack and a 3-hour face-to-face training event. One group received the training pack and attended the training event, a second group received the training pack only, and a third group did not participate in the training intervention. Research measures were taken prior to the intervention and 3 months after the intervention. Statistical comparisons were made between the three groups. RESULTS The participants in the training intervention reported that it had a positive impact upon their knowledge, skills and clinical practice. As a result of the intervention, 35 (81.4%) respondents agreed that they were more able to meet the needs of their clients with IDs, and 33 (66.6%) reported that they had made changes to their clinical practice. The research demonstrated that the intervention produced a statistically significant increase in the knowledge of participants (F = 5.6, P = 0.005), compared with the group that did not participate in the intervention. The self-efficacy of the participants that received both components of the intervention was significantly greater than the group that did not participate in the training (t = 2.079, P = 0.04). Participation in the two components of the training intervention was associated with significantly greater change in knowledge and self-efficacy than those receiving the training pack alone. CONCLUSION This intervention was effective in addressing the measured training needs of primary health care professionals. Future research should directly evaluate the positive benefits of interventions on the lives of people with IDs.
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- C A Melville
- Section of Psychological Medicine, University of Glasgow, UK.
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Harrison S, Plant A, Berry L. Valuing people: developing health visiting practice for people with learning disabilities. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006. [DOI: 10.1002/pdh.157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Draheim CC. Cardiovascular disease prevalence and risk factors of persons with mental retardation. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 12:3-12. [PMID: 16435328 DOI: 10.1002/mrdd.20095] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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This paper reviews the recent literature on cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevalence, CVD-related mortality, physiological CVD risk factors, and behavioral CVD risk factors in adults with mental retardation (MR). The literature on the potential influences of modifiable behavioral CVD risk factors and the physiological CVD risk factors are also reviewed. Adults with mild to moderate MR residing in community settings appear to have an elevated disease prevalence, elevated CVD-related mortality, more adverse physiological CVD risk factors, and elevated behavioral risk compared to others with and without MR. Preliminary evidence supports the benefits of participating in the recommended physical activity levels and consuming the recommended diets to reduce the risk for CVD. The lack of large-scale longitudinal or experimental research indicates a gap in the research. The development of research-based, appropriate, primary prevention programs and intervention strategies aimed at lowering the risk for CVD is highly recommended. Programs should focus on educating individuals with MR along with direct care providers and family members on the importance of appropriate dietary concepts, physical activity habits, and regular health screenings by physicians. Programs should be individualized to regional and cultural issues.
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- Christopher C Draheim
- Department of Nutrition and Exercise Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
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Barr O. The evolving role of community nurses for people with learning disabilities: changes over an 11-year period. J Clin Nurs 2006; 15:72-82. [PMID: 16390526 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2702.2005.01254.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To provide an overview of the changes in the caseload and working practices of community nurses for people with learning disabilities (CNLDs) over an 11-year period within one region of the UK. BACKGROUND Recent reviews of government policy within the UK and internationally have highlighted the need to promote inclusion and health facilitation for people with learning disabilities (intellectual disabilities). The CNLDs have been highlighted as having an integral role in achieving these objectives. However, little is known about the current role of community nurses and how this has evolved over the past decade. DESIGNS AND METHODS A survey design was used in which the total population of CNLDs within one region of the UK were asked to complete a postal questionnaire. RESULTS Forty community nurses in Northern Ireland completed questionnaires. This provided information about 1559 people with learning disabilities on their current caseloads. Results showed less involvement with children, more focus on adults with physical and mental health needs and nurses often appeared to have a monitoring rather than an active clinical role. Data also identified an increasing caseload size and a pattern of referral largely from within learning disability services. CONCLUSIONS The role of CNLDs has altered in Northern Ireland over the past 11 years with some evidence of a reorientation towards a more health-oriented focus. Further consideration needs to be given to how well this will meet the changing needs of people with learning disabilities and their families in light of the increasing emphasis on the provision of inclusive services. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Community nurses need to review their current role, caseload management and links to primary and acute care if the policy objectives of inclusive services and health facilitation are to be achieved. It will also be necessary to revise their education preparation in light of the changing role of CNLDs.
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- Owen Barr
- Institute of Nursing Research & School of Nursing, University of Ulster, Derry, Northern Ireland.
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Gustavson KH, Umb-Carlsson O, Sonnander K. A follow-up study of mortality, health conditions and associated disabilities of people with intellectual disabilities in a Swedish county. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2005; 49:905-14. [PMID: 16287479 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00728.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND In the planning of services and health care for individuals with intellectual disability (ID), information is needed on the special requirements for habilitation and medical service and associated disabilities. MATERIAL AND METHODS An unselected consecutive series of 82 adult persons with ID was studied. The medical examination consisted of the individual's health condition, associated impairments and disabilities. Medical and habilitation services and support were studied. RESULTS The results indicated that 71% of the persons in the series had severe and 29% mild ID. Forty-seven per cent of the persons with severe ID and 35% of those with mild ID had one or more additional central nervous system (CNS) disabilities. Of the persons with ID, 99% had access to a family doctor and 84% attended regular health visits. Notably, half of persons were referred to a specialist examination as a consequence of their present medical examination. Half of the persons with mental health problems were previously undiagnosed and only a few of these had access to a psychiatrist. CONCLUSION Our study clearly demonstrates the magnitude and importance of neurological and psychiatric impairments in ID. The findings suggest a strong need for multidisciplinary health service.
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- K-H Gustavson
- Department of Clinical Genetics, Rudbeck Laboratory University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.
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