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Wise E, Holingue C, Klein A, Caoili A, Charlot L, Barnhill J, Beasley JB. Psychiatric Presentations and Medication Use in Older Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Am J Geriatr Psychiatry 2022; 30:65-77. [PMID: 34210596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jagp.2021.05.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/26/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are living longer, yet research about the medical and psychiatric needs of older adults still lags behind that of younger individuals with IDD. The aim of this study was to assess age-related differences in the mental health presentations of adults with IDD. METHODS Fully deidentified data for adults 30 years and older were extracted from the START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment) Information Reporting System, a deidentified database housed at the Center for START Services. Caregivers and START team documents reported psychiatric diagnoses, service use, recent stressors, and challenging behaviors. t Tests, Mann Whitney U tests, χ2 tests, and multinominal logistic regression models were used to compare the two age groups, 30-49 years (n = 1,188) versus 50 years and older (n = 464). RESULTS Older adults had more medical conditions, fewer reported psychiatric conditions, and were more likely to be taking more psychiatric medications compared to younger adults, after adjusting for demographic variables, disability level, and number of recent stressors. CONCLUSION Although older individuals reported fewer psychiatric diagnoses, they were more likely to take higher numbers of psychiatric medications and have more medical conditions. Clinicians and researchers ought to devote more attention to the healthcare needs of older adults with IDD, a vulnerable group exposed to polypharmacy and at risk of adverse events.
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- Elizabeth Wise
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (EW), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
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- Department Neuropsychology (CH), Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD; Department of Mental Health (CH), Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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- Center for START Services (AK, AC, LC, JBB), Institute on Disability/UCED, University of New Hampshire, Durham
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- Center for START Services (AK, AC, LC, JBB), Institute on Disability/UCED, University of New Hampshire, Durham
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- Center for START Services (AK, AC, LC, JBB), Institute on Disability/UCED, University of New Hampshire, Durham
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- Department of Psychiatry (JB), University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill
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- Center for START Services (AK, AC, LC, JBB), Institute on Disability/UCED, University of New Hampshire, Durham
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Vanderlee E, Aston M, Turner K, McGrath P, Lach L. Patient-oriented research: A qualitative study of research involvement of parents of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2021; 25:567-582. [PMID: 32729369 DOI: 10.1177/1744629520942015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Patient-oriented research engages patients and caregivers as partners contributing to all phases of the research process. This was the goal of the Strongest Families Institute Neurodevelopmental research, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, when they included a parent advisory committee, made up of parents and caregivers of children and adolescents with a neurodevelopmental condition, to complete their research project. The purpose of this qualitative research was to examine the experiences of researchers and parents of children with a neurodevelopmental condition who participated on a research study advisory committee for the Strongest Families Neurodevelopment research project. From interviews with both parents/caregivers and researchers that played a role on the advisory committee, four major themes emerged on how to negotiate and navigate their time on the committee and what worked well and what did not. This led to recommendations for future researchers and patients who may create or be a part of an advisory committee.
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Aston M, Sweet K, McAfee E, Price S, Sheriko J, Monaghan J, Filliter J, Walls C, McGrath P, Vanderlee E, Bye A. Snap shot: Achieving better care through a one-page personal health profile. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2021; 25:230-241. [PMID: 31544589 DOI: 10.1177/1744629519873503] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Children with intellectual disabilities (IDs) can have complex health conditions that require intense and ongoing care management by multiple healthcare professionals (HCPs). Families often experience frustrations and challenges sharing necessary information about their children's unique emotional and communicative needs with HCPs. In turn, these needs are often poorly documented and shared with other HCPs. This contributes to compromised care and frustrations for families and HCPs. We conducted a qualitative study using focus groups to examine how 10 parents and 3 HCPs experienced provision of care for children with ID, as well as their suggestions for developing a one-page personal health profile (PHP) to improve communication. Parents suggested including behavioural descriptors rather than diagnoses. All participants believed a one-page PHP that was child and parent led would be very helpful and would improve communication between HCPs, parents and children leading to effective and supportive care.
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Gormez A, Kurtulmus A, Ince Z, Torun P, Uysal O, Cıtak S. Psychiatric symptoms, challenging behaviour and utilization of psychiatric services among adults with intellectual disabilities in Turkey. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2020; 33:1038-1048. [PMID: 32207206 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of and the factors associated with psychiatric symptoms (PS) and challenging behaviour (CB) in adults with intellectual disabilities, and the utilization of psychiatric services in Turkey. METHOD Psychiatric Assessment Schedule for Adults with Developmental Disorders Checklist-Revised was used for PS and a structured form for other variables in 771 participants. RESULTS Of the participants, 50.1% had PS and 36.4% presented with CB. Multivariate analysis revealed that a higher level of needs, better verbal ability, residential living, incontinence and CB, and lifetime suicidal ideation/attempt were independently associated with PS. For CB, it emerged as male carer, PS, lifetime suicidal attempt/ideation, lower level of verbal ability and autism spectrum disorder. Barriers were experienced by 64.7% of participants within the previous year. CONCLUSIONS Psychiatric symptoms and CB seem to be problems for a significant proportion of adults with intellectual disabilities in Turkey, and there are certain barriers to psychiatric services.
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- Aynur Gormez
- Department of Psychiatry, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Bagcilar Basak Special Education and Rehabilitation Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Public Health, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Statistics, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Pipan E, Apostolou A, Bograkou M, Brooks P, Vigren P, Gauffin H. Vagal Nerve Stimulation in Epilepsy: Experiences of Participants with Cognitive Deficits. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2020; 16:1181-1188. [PMID: 32440133 PMCID: PMC7217302 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s241716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2019] [Accepted: 04/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to examine patients' experiences of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) with a special interest in patients with cognitive deficit (CD). MATERIALS AND METHODS An open, retrospective study was conducted on 82 patients with pharmacoresistant epilepsy, who were treated with VNS for at least 10 months. Based on the inability to live independently, they were divided into two groups: patients with cognitive deficit (CD group) and patients without cognitive deficit (non-CD group). A specially designed questionnaire was used for semi-structured interviews about patients' experiences of VNS treatment. RESULTS Approximately one-third described a continuous reduction of seizure frequency of 50% or more and were regarded as responders. Fewer subjects in the CD group were responders than in the non-CD group. Approximately one-third of all subjects had no positive effect of VNS treatment. More CD patients described additional improvements and the most common were milder seizures and improved alertness. The most commonly reported adverse effect was hoarseness. DISCUSSION VNS treatment in patients without CD had better effect on seizure frequency reduction than in patients with CD, but many patients with CD reported other benefits from the treatment. CONCLUSION Non-CD patients had higher seizure frequency reduction than CD patients during VNS treatment, but many CD patients described other benefits.
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- Eva Pipan
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Neurology and Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology and Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology and Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology and Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Neurology and Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Dutta UR, Rao SN, Pidugu VK, V.S. V, Bhattacherjee A, Bhowmik AD, Ramaswamy SK, Singh KG, Dalal A. Breakpoint mapping of a novel de novo translocation t(X;20)(q11.1;p13) by positional cloning and long read sequencing. Genomics 2019; 111:1108-1114. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ygeno.2018.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2018] [Revised: 06/21/2018] [Accepted: 07/06/2018] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Truesdale M, Brown M, Taggart L, Bradley A, Paterson D, Sirisena C, Walley R, Karatzias T. Trauma‐informed care: A qualitative study exploring the views and experiences of professionals in specialist health services for adults with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2019; 32:1437-1445. [DOI: 10.1111/jar.12634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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- Maria Truesdale
- School of Health and Social Care Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh UK
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- School of Nursing & Midwifery Queen's University Belfast Belfast UK
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- School of Health and Social Care Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh UK
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- School of Health and Social Care Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh UK
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- School of Health and Social Care Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh UK
- Rivers Centre for Traumatic Stress NHS Lothian Edinburgh UK
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Platt JM, Keyes KM, McLaughlin KA, Kaufman AS. Intellectual disability and mental disorders in a US population representative sample of adolescents. Psychol Med 2019; 49:952-961. [PMID: 29996960 PMCID: PMC6330165 DOI: 10.1017/s0033291718001605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most research on the prevalence, distribution, and psychiatric comorbidity of intellectual disability (ID) relies on clinical samples, limiting the generalizability and utility of ID assessment in a legal context. This study assessed ID prevalence in a population-representative sample of US adolescents and examined associations of ID with socio-demographic factors and mental disorders. METHODS Data were drawn from the National Comorbidity Survey Adolescent Supplement (N = 6256). ID was defined as: (1) IQ ⩽ 76, measured using the Kaufman Brief Intelligence Test; (2) an adaptive behavior score ⩽76, and (3) age of onset ⩽18 measured using a validated scale. The Composite International Diagnostic Interview assessed 15 lifetime mental disorders. The Sheehan disability scale assessed disorder severity. We used logistic regression models to estimate differences in lifetime disorders for adolescents with and without ID. RESULTS ID prevalence was 3.2%. Among adolescents with ID, 65.1% met lifetime criteria for a mental disorder. ID status was associated with specific phobia, agoraphobia, and bipolar disorder, but not behavior disorders after adjustment for socio-demographics. Adolescents with ID and mental disorders were significantly more likely to exhibit severe impairment than those without ID. CONCLUSIONS These findings highlight how sample selection and overlap between ID and psychopathology symptoms might bias understanding of the mental health consequences of ID. For example, associations between ID and behavior disorders widely reported in clinical samples were not observed in a population-representative sample after adjustment for socio-demographic confounders. Valid assessment and understanding of these constructs may prove influential in the legal system by influencing treatment referrals and capital punishment decisions.General Scientific SummaryCurrent definitions of intellectual disability (ID) are based on three criteria: formal designation of low intelligence through artificial problem-solving tasks, impairment in one's ability to function in his/her social environment, and early age of onset. In a national population sample of adolescents, the majority of those with ID met criteria for a lifetime mental disorder. Phobias and bipolar disorder, but not behavior disorders, were elevated in adolescents with ID. Findings highlight the need to consider how behavioral problems are conceptualized and classified in people with ID.
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- Department of Psychology,University of Washington,Seattle,Washington,USA
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- Child Study Center,School of Medicine,Yale University,New Haven,Connecticut,USA
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de Silva PN. Closing the medical mortality gap in patients with major psychiatric conditions. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2018; 79:444-448. [PMID: 30070942 DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2018.79.8.444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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This article discusses options for closing the mortality gap between the general population and people with major psychiatric conditions such as psychosis, autism, learning disability and dementia. Most of the mortality (85%) involves physical disease, with most deaths occurring in general hospitals or care homes, so is relevant to all doctors. The main focus of psychiatric treatments has been to reduce suicide, although there is no evidence that they achieve this. This article calls for psychiatrists to collaborate with medical colleagues to help reduce excess deaths from physical causes. The practicalities of combined physical and mental health monitoring and prescribing clinics are discussed, based on experience in Whitby. Potential national solutions are summarized including options for smoking cessation, sugar restriction, nutritional supplementation and flu vaccination.
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- Prasanna N de Silva
- Consultant Psychiatrist, Monkwearmouth Hospital, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Sunderland SR5 1NB and Honorary Senior Lecturer, Department of Health Sciences and Wellbeing, Sunderland University, Sunderland
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Laxman DJ, Greenberg JS, DaWalt LS, Hong J, Aman MG, Mailick M. Medication use by adolescents and adults with fragile X syndrome. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2018; 62:94-105. [PMID: 29034517 PMCID: PMC6188642 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2017] [Revised: 09/08/2017] [Accepted: 09/19/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The behavioural challenges and medical conditions associated with fragile X syndrome (FXS) can lead to increased need for medications. METHOD This longitudinal study examined the use of prescription medications for psychotropic and non-psychotropic purposes by adolescents and adults with FXS drawn from a North American community sample (N = 105). Odds and probabilities of continuing or discontinuing medication were calculated. Predictors of medication use were calculated. RESULTS More than two-thirds took psychotropic medication, and about one-quarter took non-psychotropic medication. Over a 3-year period, those who initially took prescription medications were considerably more likely to remain on medications than to stop. Individuals with more autism symptoms, more behavioural problems, a mental health diagnosis, and greater family income were significantly more likely to use psychotropic medication 3 years later. Individuals who had more health problems, a mental health diagnosis, and were female were more likely to use non-psychotropic medication over this time period. CONCLUSIONS Findings highlight the elevated and ongoing use of medication by individuals with FXS. Implications for social and behavioural research on FXS are discussed.
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- D J Laxman
- Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Utah State University, Logan, UT, USA
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- Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- The Nisonger Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, USA
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- Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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He P, Chen G, Wang Z, Guo C, Li N, Yun C, Zheng X. Adults with intellectual disabilities in China: comorbid psychiatric disorder and its association with health service utilisation. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2018; 62:106-114. [PMID: 29178565 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12451] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 10/22/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) often have multiple comorbidities. Psychiatric disorders in this population have been poorly studied in developing countries. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in adults with ID and whether comorbid psychiatric disorders were associated with health service utilisation. METHODS We obtained data from the Second National Sample Survey on Disability, conducted in 31 provinces of China and selected a subsample of 13 631 adults aged 18 years and above with ID. ID were defined by intelligence quotient score under 70, deficits in two or more adaptive behaviours and age of onset under 18 years. Psychiatric disorders were identified according to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision. Logistic regressions were used for data analyses. RESULTS The prevalence of psychiatric disorders in adults with ID was 16.7%. The most prevalent type of psychiatric disorder was dementia. Older adults, females, being minorities, urban residents, being literate, low-income groups and having severe ID, were associated with elevated risk of psychiatric disorder among adults with ID. Compared with individuals without psychiatric disorders, those with comorbid psychiatric disorders were more likely to use medical service and less likely to use rehabilitation service. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of psychiatric disorder in adults with ID was strikingly higher than that in the general population. Health service utilisation among Chinese adults with ID remained a big challenge. There is a possibility of diagnostic overshadowing by local clinicians, which may have resulted in overdiagnosis of dementia and underdiagnosis of common mental disorders. This study informs further investigations regarding common mental disorders among people with ID and has implications for public health strategies and health policies to meet health service need for this population.
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- P He
- Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
- APEC Health Science Academy (HeSAY), Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Institute of Population Research, Peking University, Beijing, China
- APEC Health Science Academy (HeSAY), Peking University, Beijing, China
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Brown M, Taggart L, Karatzias T, Truesdale M, Walley R, Northway R, Macrae S, Carey M, Davies M. Improving diabetes care for people with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of professionals in diabetes and intellectual disability services. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2017; 61:435-449. [PMID: 28247543 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2016] [Revised: 02/04/2017] [Accepted: 02/08/2017] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Globally, diabetes is increasing with concerns about the impact on outcomes, including premature death and the costs associated with managing the condition. Research indicates that adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are two to three times more likely to develop diabetes; however, there has been limited focus on diabetes service utilisation in this population. The aim of this study is to explore the perceptions and experiences of diabetes and ID practitioners. METHODS A series of 1:1 semi-structured interviews were undertaken in one Scottish health service area. In total, 29 qualitative interviews were conducted: 10 with diabetes practitioners from primary and secondary care, 14 from ID services and 5 from community care services regarding diabetes service provision for this population. Thematic content analysis was undertaken to identify the themes and subthemes. RESULTS Three main themes were identified: (1) enabling access to services to meet diabetes-related care needs of people with ID; (2) communication and service improvements between staff, patients and across services; and (3) providing person-centred diabetes care and developing adapted resources to increase patient self-care. CONCLUSIONS The findings of this study have important international implications in how diabetes practitioners plan and deliver services for people with ID and other vulnerable groups with limited cognitive ability and communication skills and difficulties in self-management. The findings highlight that access to diabetes education and adapted resources is needed, and if 'reasonable adjustments' are made to service provision and practice, people with ID can benefit from improved healthcare. Developing joint clinics to share knowledge and resources between diabetes and ID practitioners may improve service delivery and continuity of care, and thereby diminish the costs of not providing quality care.
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- M Brown
- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Specialist Learning Disability Services, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Nursing and Health Research, University of Ulster, Coleraine, UK
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
- Department of Clinical Psychology, Rivers Centre for Traumatic Stress, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Life Sciences and Education, University of South Wales, Pontypridd, UK
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, Department of Health Sciences, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester
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- Leicester Diabetes Centre, Department of Health Sciences, University Hospitals of Leicester, Leicester
- Diabetes Research Centre, Department of Health Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Barnhill J, Bedford J, Crowley J, Soda T. A search for the common ground between Tic; Obsessive-compulsive and Autism Spectrum Disorders: part I, Tic disorders. AIMS GENETICS 2017; 4:32-46. [PMID: 31435502 PMCID: PMC6690237 DOI: 10.3934/genet.2017.1.32] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Accepted: 02/09/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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This article is the first of four articles designed to explore the complex interrelationship between Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD); Obsessive compulsive and Related Disorders (OCRD) and Tic Disorders/Tourette's Syndrome (TD/TS). We begin with an overview TD/TS and follow-up with reviews of OCRD and ASD. The final article in this series represents a synthesis of the neurobiological and genetic markers shared by patients presenting with all three syndromes. The goal is to describe the complex endophenotype of these patients in an effort to better define gene markers that underlie these heterogeneous clinical syndromes. Tic disorders (TD) are a collection of hyperkinetic movements that begin in early childhood. Tics are transient for most affected preschool children but a subgroup development persistent movements or progress to develop Tourette Syndrome (TS). TDs as a group display high heritability rates but definitive gene markers still elude us. The difficulty defining genetic markers is in large part due to the diverse neurodevelopmental trajectory, changing topography and typology, development of a broad spectrum of neurocognitive and behavioral complications, and a mixed pattern of psychiatric comorbidities.
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- Jarrett Barnhill
- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Genetics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.,Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Kalb LG, Beasley J, Klein A, Hinton J, Charlot L. Psychiatric hospitalisation among individuals with intellectual disability referred to the START crisis intervention and prevention program. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2016; 60:1153-1164. [PMID: 27561378 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/28/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND Little is known about inpatient psychiatric hospitalisation among adults with intellectual disability (ID) in the United States. Greater research is, therefore, required to inform efforts aimed at preventing this costly and restrictive form of care. METHODS Data were from 3299 individuals with ID (mean age = 31 years; SD = 14 years) who were referred to START (Systemic, Therapeutic, Assessment, Resources, and Treatment), a community-based crisis intervention and prevention programme. A random effects logistic regression model was used to examine the association between 11 factors and caregiver report of psychiatric hospitalisation in the past 12 months. RESULTS Twenty eight percent of the sample had at least one psychiatric inpatient stay in the prior year. Factors associated with an increased likelihood of prior hospitalisation included: younger age, diagnosis of a psychotic disorder, a score of >30 on the irritability subscale of the Aberrant Behavior Checklist, increasing number of psychiatric diagnoses, less severe ID, Black/AA race and not having a home and community waiver. CONCLUSIONS Among this high-risk referred group, more than 1 in 4 individuals were hospitalised in the year prior to referral. While results from the analyses will help profile those at risk for hospitalisation, the findings suggest that interventions at the policy level may play an important role in reducing psychiatric hospitalisation.
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- L G Kalb
- Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, Center for START Services, Concord, NH, USA
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- Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, Center for START Services, Concord, NH, USA
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- Institute on Disability, University of New Hampshire, Center for START Services, Concord, NH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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This study investigated prevalence and risk factors for suicidal ideation among adults with self-reported disability in Western Canada. The method was secondary data analysis utilising the Canadian Community Health Survey. The odds of 12-month suicidal ideation are 3.5 times greater for adults with self-reported disability compared with non-disabled adults, controlling for age, sex, ethnicity, and psychiatric morbidity. The heightened risk of ideation among adults with self-reported disability is partially explained by social adversity, including food insecurity and low sense of community belonging. Reducing suicide risk among adults with disability requires a broad-spectrum approach, including mental health care, and strategies to ameliorate social and economic hardship.
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Doran Z, Shankar R, Keezer MR, Dale C, McLean B, Kerr MP, Devapriam J, Craig J, Sander JW. Managing anti-epileptic drug treatment in adult patients with intellectual disability: a serious conundrum. Eur J Neurol 2016; 23:1152-7. [DOI: 10.1111/ene.13016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2015] [Accepted: 03/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Z. Doran
- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Cornwall UK
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- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Cornwall UK
- Exeter Medical School; Truro UK
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- NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre; UCL Institute of Neurology; London UK
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- Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Cornwall UK
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- Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester UK
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- Belfast Health and Social Care Trust; Belfast UK
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- NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research Centre; UCL Institute of Neurology; London UK
- Stichting Epilepsie Instellingen Nederland (SEIN); Heemstede The Netherlands
- Epilepsy Society; Chalfont St Peter Buckinghamshire UK
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Bye A, Aston M. Brenna's story: A critical reflection and analysis of one mother's experience of navigating the medical system with a child with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2016; 20:82-92. [PMID: 25952335 DOI: 10.1177/1744629515583417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/20/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Children with intellectual disabilities spend more time in the health-care system than mainstream children. Parents have to learn how to navigate the system by coordinating appointments, understanding the referral process, knowing what services are available, and advocating for those services. This places an incredible amount of responsibility on families. This article is one mother's personal story and reflection about her journey through the Canadian health-care system in Nova Scotia, with her daughter who has an intellectual disability. The reflection identifies moments of tension experienced by a mother and how she was expected to be a medical system navigator, doctor-educator, time manager, and care coordinator and the roles that led to feelings of repression, extreme frustration, and fear. A final discussion offers an analysis of her experience, using concepts from feminist post-structuralism.
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Hellenbach M, Brown M, Karatzias T, Robinson R. Psychological interventions for women with intellectual disabilities and forensic care needs: a systematic review of the literature. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2015; 59:319-331. [PMID: 24811918 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Research evidence to date concerning offending by people with intellectual disabilities (ID) has concentrated on male perpetrators and little is known about their female counterparts. This systematic literature review examines evidence on psycho-social therapies for the female intellectually disabled population within healthcare forensic facilities. METHODS A search of health, psychology and social science databases was conducted, using a varying combination of search words to detect relevant literature for this review. Four studies published between 2001 and 2012 were identified for inclusion. Articles were organised and compared in relation to study characteristics, sample, kind of treatment, instruments used to measure treatment impact, and study findings. FINDINGS In total, four studies were identified that met the inclusion criteria. A range of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)-orientated group interventions for people with learning disabilities were evaluated and in most studies improvements were reported in relation to reducing problem behaviour. Evidence that has been generated by the studies is, however, limited in its explanatory value because of study design and related methodological issues. CONCLUSIONS This review has identified a significant gap in relation to research-based therapies for women with ID and forensic care needs. In particular, more research is needed focusing on women with a dual diagnosis of ID and psychiatric disorder who present challenging or criminal behaviour.
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- M Hellenbach
- Faculty of Health, Life and Social Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK
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MacArthur J, Brown M, McKechanie A, Mack S, Hayes M, Fletcher J. Making reasonable and achievable adjustments: the contributions of learning disability liaison nurses in 'Getting it right' for people with learning disabilities receiving general hospitals care. J Adv Nurs 2015; 71:1552-63. [PMID: 25682796 DOI: 10.1111/jan.12629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIMS To examine the role of learning disability liaison nurses in facilitating reasonable and achievable adjustments to support access to general hospital services for people with learning disabilities. DESIGN Mixed methods study involving four health boards in Scotland with established Learning Disability Liaison Nurses (LDLN) Services. Quantitative data of all liaison nursing referrals over 18 months and qualitative data collected from stakeholders with experience of using the liaison services within the previous 3-6 months. METHODS Six liaison nurses collected quantitative data of 323 referrals and activity between September 2008-March 2010. Interviews and focus groups were held with 85 participants included adults with learning disabilities (n = 5), carers (n = 16), primary care (n = 39), general hospital (n = 19) and liaison nurses (n = 6). RESULTS/FINDINGS Facilitating reasonable and achievable adjustments was an important element of the LDLNs' role and focussed on access to information; adjustments to care; appropriate environment of care; ensuring equitable care; identifying patient need; meeting patient needs; and specialist tools/resources. CONCLUSION Ensuring that reasonable adjustments are made in the general hospital setting promotes person-centred care and equal health outcomes for people with a learning disability. This view accords with 'Getting it right' charter produced by the UK Charity Mencap which argues that healthcare professionals need support, encouragement and guidance to make reasonable adjustments for this group. LDLNs have an important and increasing role to play in advising on and establishing adjustments that are both reasonable and achievable.
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- Juliet MacArthur
- Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.,Health Services Research Unit, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Napier University, UK.,NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK
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- NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK.,The Patrick Wild Centre & The Division of Psychiatry, The University of Edinburgh, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, UK
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Bishop KM, Hogan M, Janicki MP, Keller SM, Lucchino R, Mughal DT, Perkins EA, Singh BK, Service K, Wolfson S. Guidelines for dementia-related health advocacy for adults with intellectual disability and dementia: National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices. INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2015; 53:2-29. [PMID: 25633379 DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-53.1.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Increasing numbers of adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are living into old age. Though this indicates the positive effects of improved health care and quality of life, the end result is that more adults with ID are and will be experiencing age-related health problems and also exhibiting symptoms of cognitive impairment and decline, some attributable to dementia. Early symptoms of dementia can be subtle and in adults with ID are often masked by their lifelong cognitive impairment, combined with the benign effects of aging. A challenge for caregivers is to recognize and communicate symptoms, as well as find appropriate practitioners familiar with the medical issues presented by aging adults with lifelong disabilities. Noting changes in behavior and function and raising suspicions with a healthcare practitioner, during routine or ad hoc visits, can help focus the examination and potentially validate that the decline is the result of the onset or progression of dementia. It can also help in ruling out reversible conditions that may have similar presentation of symptoms typical for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. To enable caregivers, whether family members or staff, to prepare for and advocate during health visits, the National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices has developed guidelines and recommendations for dementia-related health advocacy preparation and assistance that can be undertaken by provider and advocacy organizations.
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Aston M, Breau L, MacLeod E. Diagnoses, labels and stereotypes: Supporting children with intellectual disabilities in the hospital. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2014; 18:291-304. [PMID: 25249376 DOI: 10.1177/1744629514552151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Children with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and their parents continue to experience stigma within health-care systems. Whilst some research studies have examined the stigma associated with children who have IDs, there continues to be a gap in understanding how the experiences of these children, their parents and nurses have been constructed personally, socially and institutionally. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 mothers, 12 nurses and 8 children. Feminist post-structuralism and discourse analysis were used to examine the experiences of children, parents and nurses with the intent of understanding the dominant taken-for-granted everyday practices as well as hidden or marginalized practices. Four main themes emerged, which included the theme of Diagnoses, Labels and Stereotypes, which will be discussed in this article. Participants provided rich detail about their experiences in the hospital and how they addressed and often attempted to challenge the stigma associated with children with IDs.
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- Megan Aston
- School of Nursing Dalhousie University, Canada
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- Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Canada
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Crocker AG, Prokić A, Morin D, Reyes A. Intellectual disability and co-occurring mental health and physical disorders in aggressive behaviour. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2014; 58:1032-1044. [PMID: 23952483 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2013] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mental and physical health problems are more prevalent among individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) than in the general population. Studies suggest that there may be significant associations between these co-occurring disorders and aggressive behaviour, but few studies have taken into account multiple mental and physical problems, as well as their level of severity. OBJECTIVES The main goal of this study was to identify the associations between different types of aggressive behaviour and various types of physical and mental health problems. METHODS These associations were explored through a cross-sectional study of 296 adult men and women with mild or moderate ID living in the community and receiving ID services. Information was gathered through interviews with ID participants, case managers and file review. RESULTS The results show that individuals with ID who have more mental and physical health problems have higher odds of displaying aggressive behaviour than those with fewer and less severe physical health problems. DISCUSSION These results can help guide future prevention and intervention strategies for persons with ID who display aggressive behaviour or who are at risk of become aggressive.
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- A G Crocker
- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada; Douglas Mental Health University Institute Research Centre, Montréal, Québec, Canada
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Yen SM, Kung PT, Chiu LT, Tsai WC. Related factors and use of free preventive health services among adults with intellectual disabilities in Taiwan. BMC Health Serv Res 2014; 14:248. [PMID: 24923548 PMCID: PMC4067628 DOI: 10.1186/1472-6963-14-248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2013] [Accepted: 06/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to investigate the utilization of preventive health services in the adults with intellectual disabilities from the nationwide database. Methods The research method of this study is secondary data analysis. The data was obtained from three nationwide databases from 2006 to 2008. This study employed descriptive statistics to analyze the use and rate of preventive health services by intellectual disabled adults. Chi-square test was used to determine the relationship between the utilization of preventive health services and these variables. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to explore the factors that affect intellectual disabled adults’ use of preventive health services. Results Our findings indicated 16.65% of people with intellectual disabilities aged over 40 years used the preventive health services. Females were more frequent users than males (18.27% vs. 15.21%, p <0.001). The utilization rate decreased with increasing severity of intellectual disabilities. The utilization was lowest (13.83%) for those with very severe disability, whereas that was the highest (19.38%) for those with mild severity. The factors significantly influencing utilization of the services included gender, age, and marital status, urbanization of resident areas, monthly payroll, low-income household status, catastrophic illnesses status and relevant chronic diseases and severity of disability. Conclusions Although Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration (HPA) has provided free preventive health services for more than 15 years, people with intellectual disabilities using preventive health care tend to be low. Demographics, economic conditions, health status, relevant chronic diseases, environmental factor, and severity of disability are the main factors influencing the use of preventive healthcare. According to the present findings, it is recommended that the government should increase the reimbursement of the medical staff performing health examinations for the persons with intellectual disabilities. It is also suggested to conduct media publicity and education to the public and the nursing facilities for the utilization of adult preventive health services.
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- Department of Health Services Administration, China Medical University, No, 91 Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
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Surjus LTDLES, Campos RTO. Interface between intellectual disability and mental health: hermeneutic review. Rev Saude Publica 2014; 48:532-40. [PMID: 25119948 PMCID: PMC4203082 DOI: 10.1590/s0034-8910.2014048004711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2012] [Accepted: 02/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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A literature review was conducted aiming to understand the interface between the Intellectual Disability and Mental Health fields and to contribute to mitigating the path of institutionalizing individuals with intellectual deficiencies. The so-called dual diagnosis phenomenon remains underestimated in Brazil but is the object of research and specific public policy internationally. This phenomenon alerts us to the prevalence of mental health problems in those with intellectual disabilities, limiting their social inclusion. The findings reinforce the importance of this theme and indicate possible diagnostic invisibility of the development of mental illness in those with intellectual disabilities in Brazil, which may contribute to sustaining psychiatric institutionalization of this population.
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- Departamento de Saúde Coletiva. Faculdade de Ciências Médicas.
Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Campinas, SP, Brasil
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Willemsen M, Kleefstra T. Making headway with genetic diagnostics of intellectual disabilities. Clin Genet 2013; 85:101-10. [DOI: 10.1111/cge.12244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2013] [Revised: 07/24/2013] [Accepted: 07/24/2013] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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- M.H. Willemsen
- Department of Human Genetics; Radboud University Medical Centre; Nijmegen The Netherlands
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- Department of Human Genetics; Radboud University Medical Centre; Nijmegen The Netherlands
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Kroese BS, Rose J, Heer K, O'Brien A. Mental health services for adults with intellectual disabilities--what do service users and staff think of them? JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2013; 26:3-13. [PMID: 23255374 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/06/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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AIM The current qualitative study was funded by the Judith Trust to investigate service users', support staff and community team members' views of the services currently provided to adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems and what they consider to be desirable qualities for staff to possess. METHOD In the first stage of the study, two focus groups were conducted with service users who have intellectual disabilities and mental health problems in addition to two focus groups with a variety of staff, all of who had recent experience of intellectual disabilities services. In the second stage, individual interviews were conducted with staff members employed in residential and community intellectual disabilities services. The number of participants totalled 54 (16 service users and 38 staff). A qualitative analysis (IPA) was adopted to identify dominant themes in the discourse of these stakeholder groups. RESULTS The analysis produced a number of themes that include: 'being interested', 'communication', 'competence-promoting support', 'past/present/future links', 'prevention', 'reviews and liaison', 'working with carers', 'looking after staff', 'staff training/supervision' and 'interface between services'. CONCLUSION A number of suggestions for improving services are identified and discussed in the context of current service policies and procedures.
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Fredheim T, Haavet OR, Danbolt LJ, Kjønsberg K, Lien L. Intellectual disability and mental health problems: a qualitative study of general practitioners' views. BMJ Open 2013; 3:bmjopen-2012-002283. [PMID: 23471607 PMCID: PMC3612780 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-002283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate general practitioners' (GPs) experiences in managing patients with intellectual disabilities (ID) and mental and behavioural problems (MBP). DESIGN Qualitative study using in-depth interviews. SETTING General practice in Hedmark county, Norway. PARTICIPANTS 10 GPs were qualitatively interviewed about their professional experience regarding patients with ID and MBP. Data were analysed by all authors using systematic text condensation. RESULTS The participants' knowledge was primarily experience-based and collaboration with specialists seemed to be individual rather than systemic. The GPs provided divergent attitudes to referral, treatment, collaboration, regular health checks and home visits. CONCLUSIONS GPs are in a position to provide evidence-based and individual treatment for both psychological and somatic problems among patients with ID. However, they do not appear to be making use of evidence-based treatment decisions. The GPs feel that they are left alone in decision-making, and find it difficult to find trustworthy collaborative partners. The findings in this study provide useful information for further research in the field.
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- Terje Fredheim
- Centre for Psychology of Religion, Innlandet Hospital Trust (SIHF), Hamar, Norway
- Department of General Practice, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Psychology of Religion, Innlandet Hospital Trust (SIHF), Hamar, Norway
- Norwegian School of Theology, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Psychology of Religion, Innlandet Hospital Trust (SIHF), Hamar, Norway
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- Centre for Psychology of Religion, Innlandet Hospital Trust (SIHF), Hamar, Norway
- Faculty of Public Health, University College of Hedmark, Elverum, Norway
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Brown M, MacArthur J, McKechanie A, Mack S, Hayes M, Fletcher J. Learning Disability Liaison Nursing Services in south-east Scotland: a mixed-methods impact and outcome study. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2012; 56:1161-1174. [PMID: 22142456 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01511.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND There have been significant concerns about the care and treatment of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) when attending general hospitals, which have led to inquiries that highlight service and systems failures. One response has been the development of Learning Disability Liaison Nursing (LDLN) Services across the UK that aim to ensure that additional, specialist support is available for patients, their carers and general healthcare professionals. METHODS A mixed-methods study to investigate the impact of LDLN Services across four Scottish NHS boards was undertaken. In total, 323 referrals made over 18 months were analysed along with qualitative data drawn from interviews and focus groups with a sample of 85 participants including patients with ID (n = 5), carers (n = 16), primary care healthcare professionals (n = 39) and general hospital professionals (n = 19) and learning disability liaison nurses (n = 6). RESULTS The referral patterns to the four liaison nursing services closely matched the known health needs of adults with ID, with common admissions being due to neurological, respiratory and gastrointestinal issues. The LDLN role was seen to be complex and impacted on three key areas: (i) clinical patient care; (ii) education and practice development; and (iii) strategic organisational developments. Specific patient outcomes were linked to issues relating to capacity and consent to treatment, fostering person-centred adjustments to care, augmenting communication and the liaison nurses acting as positive role models and ambassadors for people with ID. CONCLUSIONS The LDLN Services were valued by stakeholders by achieving person-centred outcomes. With their expert knowledge and skills, the liaison nurses had an important role in developing effective systems and processes within general hospital settings. The outcomes highlight the importance of supporting and promoting LDLN Services and the challenges in delivering the multifaceted elements of the role. There is a need to take account of the complex and multidimensional nature of the LDLN role and the possible tensions between achieving clinical outcomes, education and practice developments and organisational strategic initiatives.
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- M Brown
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Edinburgh Napier University, UK.
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Freeland K. Medical and psychiatric conditions in patients with developmental disabilities. Ment Health Clin 2012. [DOI: 10.9740/mhc.n115483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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- Kathryn Freeland
- Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
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de Winter CF, Jansen AAC, Evenhuis HM. Physical conditions and challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disability: a systematic review. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2011; 55:675-698. [PMID: 21366751 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01390.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Challenging behaviour is a major problem among people with intellectual disabilities. Physical factors may be an important cause. The aim of the present systematic review was to determine the physical conditions associated with challenging behaviour. METHODS A literature search was conducted in PubMed and the Cochrane systematic review database for empirical studies published between 1990 and 2008. The quality of all the studies that met the inclusion criteria was assessed using the SIGN-50 methodology checklists. RESULTS The search identified 45 studies, which looked at general medical conditions, motor impairment, epilepsy, sensory impairment, gastrointestinal disease, sleep disorders, dementia and others. There were four high-quality observational studies, seven well-conducted observational studies, 21 observational studies of low methodological quality and 13 non-analytical studies. There were significant and independent associations between challenging behaviours and urinary incontinence, pain related to cerebral palsy and chronic sleep problems, and between self-injurious behaviour and visual impairment. No association was found with hearing impairment, bowel incontinence, mobility impairment or epilepsy. Many other physical conditions were not addressed at all. CONCLUSION Medical conditions can play a role in challenging behaviour, and this should be evaluated in the clinical setting. So far, the level of evidence is generally low, and longitudinal studies are completely lacking. We recommend a systematic approach to research examining the role of physical conditions in challenging behaviour, the ultimate aim being to establish a basis for the development of clinical guidelines.
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- C F de Winter
- Reinaerde, Organisation for People with Intellectual Disability, Den Dolder, the Netherlands.
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Baker K, Chaddock CA, Baldeweg T, Skuse D. Neuroanatomy in adolescents and young adults with 22q11 Deletion Syndrome: Comparison to an IQ-matched group. Neuroimage 2011; 55:491-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroimage.2010.12.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2010] [Revised: 12/11/2010] [Accepted: 12/14/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Charlot L, Abend S, Ravin P, Mastis K, Hunt A, Deutsch C. Non-psychiatric health problems among psychiatric inpatients with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2011; 55:199-209. [PMID: 20546095 PMCID: PMC3646333 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2010.01294.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Physical distress resulting from medical problems has been found to cause increased behaviour problems in patients with intellectual disabilities (ID). Despite this fact, little has been documented on the medical problems of individuals with ID admitted for inpatient psychiatric care. We conducted an exploratory investigation based on a retrospective chart review of the medical problems and medications for 198 people with ID who had been admitted to a specialised inpatient psychiatric unit. Most patients were referred for admission because of aggressive, disruptive and self-injurious behaviours. The average length of stay was 17.6 days. METHODS We tallied the total number of medical problems and medications listed in the patients' discharge summaries. Because longer stays are disruptive, costly and associated with greater overall impairment, we examined the relationship between length of stay and frequency of discharge medical diagnoses. We also assessed whether or not the number of psychoactive medications correlated with the number of medical diagnoses. The effects of other demographic and diagnostic variables on rates of medical diagnoses and medications were also evaluated, including gender, age group (16-25, 26-45, 46-60, >60), level of ID (mild, moderate or severe ID) and diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder or Down syndrome (DS). RESULTS Inpatients with a higher number of medical diagnoses had longer lengths of stay (Spearman r = +0.32, P < 0.0001). There was a significant correlation between number of psychoactive medications and number of medical problems (Spearman r = +0.32, P < 0.0001). The most frequent medical comorbidity was constipation, reported in 60% of the inpatients (n = 118), while gastro-esophageal reflux disease was identified in 38% (n = 75). Older inpatients had an increased number of medical problems, as might be expected, but a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, gender and level of ID had no detectible effect on rates of either medical diagnoses or medications. There were only 13 inpatients with DS; in this modest sample, it was found that they had higher rates of osteoarthritis, cardiac problems, hearing loss, hypothyroidism and sleep apnoea than peers without DS, as is consistent with previous findings on overrepresented conditions in this trisomy. CONCLUSIONS In the present study, individuals with ID admitted for inpatient psychiatric care exhibited high rates of medical problems, and these were associated with duration of inpatient stay. Based on these findings, further investigation of the effects of medical problems on behaviour among individuals with ID admitted for inpatient psychiatric care is warranted.
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- L Charlot
- UMASS Medical Center, Psychiatry, Worcester, MA 01655, USA.
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Fredheim T, Lien L, Danbolt LJ, Kjønsberg K, Haavet OR. Experiences with general practitioners described by families of children with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2011; 1:e000304. [PMID: 22123921 PMCID: PMC3225589 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2011-000304] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate parents' experiences of follow-up by general practitioners (GPs) of children with intellectual disabilities (ID) and comorbid behavioural and/or psychological problems. Design Qualitative study based on in-depth interviews with parents of children with ID and a broad range of accompanying health problems. Setting County centred study in Norway involving primary and specialist care. Participants Nine parents of seven children with ID, all received services from an assigned GP and a specialist hospital department. Potential participants were identified by the specialist hospital department and purposefully selected by the authors to represent both genders and a range of diagnoses, locations and assigned GPs. Results Three clusters of experiences emerged from the analysis: expectations, relationships and actual use. The participants had low expectations of the GPs' competence and involvement with their child, and primarily used the GP for the treatment of simple somatic problems. Only one child regularly visited their GP for general and mental health check-ups. The participants' experience of their GPs was that they did not have time and were not interested in the behavioural and mental problems of these children. Conclusions Families with children with ID experience a complex healthcare system in situations where they are vulnerable to lack of information, involvement and competence. GPs are part of a stable service system and are in a position to provide security, help and support to these families. Parents' experiences could be improved by regular health checks for their children and GPs being patient, taking time and showing interest in challenging behaviour.
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- Terje Fredheim
- Centre for Psychology of Religion, Innlandet Hospital Trust (SIHF), Hamar, Norway
- Department of General Practice, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Psychology of Religion, Innlandet Hospital Trust (SIHF), Hamar, Norway
- Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Oslo University Hospital, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Psychology of Religion, Innlandet Hospital Trust (SIHF), Hamar, Norway
- Norwegian School of Theology, Oslo, Norway
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- Centre for Psychology of Religion, Innlandet Hospital Trust (SIHF), Hamar, Norway
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- Department of General Practice, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Matson JL, Mahan S. Antipsychotic drug side effects for persons with intellectual disability. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2010; 31:1570-1576. [PMID: 20580203 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2010.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2010] [Accepted: 05/10/2010] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Antipsychotic drugs are the most frequently prescribed of the psychotropic drugs among the intellectually disabled (ID) population. Given their widespread use, efforts to systematically assess and report side effects are warranted. Specific scaling methods such as the Matson Evaluation of Side Effects (MEDS), the Abnormal Inventory Movement Scale (AIMS), and Dyskinesia Identification System Condensed User Scale (DISCUS) are reviewed. Symptom patterns and a focus on additional research are discussed. While progress has been made, more and more systematic methods to research these problems are necessary.
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- Johnny L Matson
- Department of Psychology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, 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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[Psychotherapy in intellectual disability. Theoretical background and implementation]. DER NERVENARZT 2010; 81:827-36. [PMID: 20119654 DOI: 10.1007/s00115-009-2917-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Every third person with intellectual disability suffers from additional mental health problems, among others phobic disorders. Yet we do not know whether psychotherapeutic methods that are effective in the normal population are applicable to people with intellectual disabilities. PATIENTS AND METHODS We give a survey of the development and the present state of the art of psychotherapy, particularly with regard to phobic disorders in intellectual disability. Therapeutic recommendations described in the literature will be evaluated in a case study of one patient. RESULTS The confrontation with the phobic stimulus is the basis of behavior therapy for people with intellectual disability as well. However, with respect to the special needs of these people, some modifications need to be considered in the treatment strategy. In addition to some general rules like simple language or the use of visual materials, some techniques of intervention turned out to be particularly effective, e.g., graduated in vivo exposure, involving significant others, contingency management, and coping strategies. CONCLUSION Specific phobias in intellectual disability can be treated with behavior therapy as well. However, the special needs of these people need to be considered.
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Bitsko RH, Visser SN, Schieve LA, Ross DS, Thurman DJ, Perou R. Unmet health care needs among CSHCN with neurologic conditions. Pediatrics 2009; 124 Suppl 4:S343-51. [PMID: 19948598 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2009-1255d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Children with neurologic conditions require a variety of services. With this study we examined health care needs and unmet needs among children with neurologic conditions. METHODS Cross-sectional data reported by parents of 3- to 17-year-olds in the 2005-2006 National Survey of Children With Special Health Care Needs were analyzed. Demographic characteristics, health care needs, and unmet needs of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) and neurologic conditions were descriptively compared with an independent referent group of children without special health care needs; statistical contrasts were performed as a function of the type (conditions included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders [DSM] or not) and number of reported neurologic conditions. RESULTS Compared with the parents of children without special health care needs, parents of CSHCN with neurologic conditions were more likely to report unmet health care needs for their child. After adjustment for demographic factors and severity of functional limitation, CSHCN with at least 2 conditions had more visits to a health care provider, needed more services, and reported more unmet needs than CSHCN with a single DSM condition. The magnitude of need among CSHCN was greatest among those with at least 1 of each type of neurologic condition. CONCLUSIONS Unmet health care needs exist among CSHCN with neurologic conditions and are particularly pronounced among children with a combination of both DSM and non-DSM disorders. The health care needs among CSHCN with multiple neurologic conditions may be better served by targeted efforts to improve care coordination.
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- Rebecca H Bitsko
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, Division of Human Development and Disability, 1600 Clifton Rd, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA.
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de Leon J, Greenlee B, Barber J, Sabaawi M, Singh NN. Practical guidelines for the use of new generation antipsychotic drugs (except clozapine) in adult individuals with intellectual disabilities. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2009; 30:613-669. [PMID: 19084370 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2008.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2008] [Accepted: 10/16/2008] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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New generation antipsychotic (NGA) drugs introduced to the US market after clozapine (aripiprazole, olanzapine, paliperidone, quetiapine, risperidone, and ziprasidone) are frequently used in individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID). However, there is very limited research to fully establish evidence-based or personalized medicine approaches for their use in this population. These guidelines take a pragmatic approach to establishing frameworks for their use by utilizing the prescribing information and reviewing the available literature on other relevant neuropsychiatric disorders. In the absence of expert consensus guidance and well-controlled comparison trials, we present a set of guidelines to inform initiation, dosing and monitoring of use in adults. Further, in these guidelines we provide practical information on drug-drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, and a brief review of discontinuation syndromes, potential for abuse, use during pregnancy and cost considerations. We also provide drug utilization review forms for each NGA to facilitate implementation of these guidelines, these guidelines provide a practical and necessary resource for practitioners treating psychiatric disorders and challenging behaviors in adult individuals with ID.
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- Jose de Leon
- University of Kentucky Mental Health Research Center, Lexington, KY 40508, USA.
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Gécz J, Shoubridge C, Corbett M. The genetic landscape of intellectual disability arising from chromosome X. Trends Genet 2009; 25:308-16. [PMID: 19556021 DOI: 10.1016/j.tig.2009.05.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2009] [Revised: 05/14/2009] [Accepted: 05/14/2009] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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X-linked mental retardation (XLMR) or intellectual disability (ID) is a common, clinically complex and genetically heterogeneous disease arising from many mutations along the X chromosome. It affects between 1/600-1/1000 males and a substantial number of females. Research during the past decade has identified >90 different XLMR genes, affecting a wide range of cellular processes. Many more genes remain uncharacterized, especially for the non-syndromic XLMR forms. Currently, approximately 11% of X-chromosome genes are implicated in XLMR; however, apart from a few notable exceptions, most contribute individually to <0.1% of the total landscape, which arguably remains only about half complete. There remain many hills to climb and valleys to cross before the ID landscape is fully triangulated.
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- Jozef Gécz
- Molecular Pathology, SA Pathology at Women's and Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, SA 5006, Australia
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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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Männynsalo L, Putkonen H, Lindberg N, Kotilainen I. Forensic psychiatric perspective on criminality associated with intellectual disability: a nationwide register-based study. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2009; 53:279-288. [PMID: 19250388 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2008.01125.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Contrasting views exist over the association of intellectual disability (ID) and criminal offending. This nationwide study attempts to shed further light to expand understanding to substantiate the relation between socio-demographic characteristics, psychiatric co-morbidity and criminal behaviour among the Finnish forensic population with ID. METHOD We reviewed all forensic psychiatric examination reports of individuals with ID who underwent a pre-trial forensic psychiatric evaluation in Finland during an 11-year period (1996-2006). RESULTS One-third of the offenders had been regularly and sufficiently treated as outpatients. Half of the offenders had previous criminality, and the single most common crime was arson. Almost half of the offenders were diagnosed with alcohol abuse/dependence and two-thirds with any substance abuse/dependence. Furthermore, almost half were intoxicated during the index crime. Antisocial personality disorder was diagnosed in 25% of the offenders. Almost half of the offenders were placed in involuntary special care for the ID, which lasted ca 2 years. Among the last-mentioned, two-thirds of the nursing care plans lacked recommended structure. CONCLUSIONS The offenders with so-called triple diagnosis - substance abuse, mental illness and ID - form a small subgroup of criminal offenders with complex needs. The results of the present study underline the importance of close, long-term cooperation among specialists in the field of ID, addiction service, mental health services and forensic psychiatry.
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- L Männynsalo
- Department of Psychiatry, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland.
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