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García PS, Souto Serrano M, Alcedo Rodríguez MÁ, Peña Suárez E, Pedrosa I, Diaz ALA. Ageing with Parkinson's: Identification of Personal Needs in the Northern Spanish Context. Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:498. [PMID: 38391873 PMCID: PMC10888230 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12040498] [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: 12/13/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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As individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease enter older age, the myriad challenges and complications associated with this condition tend to escalate. Hence, there is a critical necessity to comprehensively discern the perceived needs of these individuals, along with their proposed remedies and essential support requisites. Additionally, understanding the perspectives of their families becomes imperative to formulate tailored interventions aimed at enhancing their overall development, progression, and quality of life. The study's main objective is to assess the perceived needs of individuals with PD and their family members, propose necessary solutions, and suggest future perspectives. The study encompassed a cohort of 268 participants, comprising 179 individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and 89 of their relatives. A meticulously designed structured interview instrument consisting of 93 items was employed to assess various domains encompassing perceived needs, institutional support mechanisms, essential solutions, and future anticipations. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in health resources, social services resources, obstacles, solutions, and future outlook, with higher mean values from the relatives. Conclusions: The results highlight the most concerning needs in this context. Specifically, those needs related to health resources, social services resources, and future outlook present the greatest differences between the two subsamples, with the family members perceiving more needs. This alignment extended to both the categorization of unmet needs and the requisite solutions envisioned to address them. Suggested improvements include a sociosanitary strategy, stakeholder involvement, and prioritizing flexible home assistance to support older individuals with PD and their families.
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- Department of Education of the Government of the Principality of Asturias, 33007 Oviedo, Spain
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- Information and Communication Technology Center, 33203 Gijón, Spain
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Dam LT, Heidler P, King I. Access, understanding, promotion and maintenance of good health: Evaluation of knowledge transfer of people with intellectual disabilities to bridge the health information and disease prevention in public health. Front Public Health 2022; 10:915970. [PMID: 36238251 PMCID: PMC9551020 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2022.915970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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The importance of patient empowerment among people with intellectual disabilities (ID) is steadily growing, yet multiple health and health literacy challenges still make this population more vulnerable to health disparities. Inadequate access to essential health and other basic services and the lack of involvement in health and educational research are some of the most crucial factors contributing to this inequality. A greater effort must be made to include people with ID in health literacy and communication research, preliminary focusing on language, including pictorial language. This community case study aimed to document the experiences of answering a pilot questionnaire to evaluate the problems of people with mild to moderate ID, 6A00.0 and 6A00.1 according to ICD-11. Our results show that most patients acquire health information from their physician or a medical professional. In preparing appropriate questionnaires, special education teachers can give valuable insight. However, participants were easily distracted and needed support in focusing on the questionnaire. Easy-to-read language, a simple format, big fonts and the presence of confidential caretakers are needed. This indicates, that semi-structured interviews with a trained interviewer might be most suitable for measuring the knowledge transfer of people with ID. The results of this case study highlight the need to develop an appropriate questionnaire and emphasize the need for a continued dialogue between people with ID and healthcare providers.
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- Lisa T. Dam
- International Cooperative Cross-Border Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programme in Educational and Communication Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, Eisenstadt, Austria
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- Department for Economy and Health, University for Continuing Education Krems, Krems an der Donau, Austria,Department of Health Sciences, St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Saint Pölten, Austria,*Correspondence: Petra Heidler
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- Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
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Farhat H, Alinier G, Gangaram P, El Aifa K, Khenissi MC, Bounouh S, Khadhraoui M, Gargouri I, Laughton J. Exploring pre-hospital healthcare workers' readiness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats in the State of Qatar: A cross-sectional study. Health Sci Rep 2022; 5:e803. [PMID: 36090624 PMCID: PMC9428763 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Revised: 08/01/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background Hazardous Material-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (HazMat-CBRN) incidents, though infrequent, are environmentally precarious and perilous to living beings. They can be deliberate or accidental or follow the re-emergence of highly contagious diseases. Successful management of such incidents in pre-hospital settings requires having well-trained and prepared healthcare workers. Aims This study aimed to explore the reliability and validity of a satisfaction survey, answered by Specialized Emergency Management (SEM) personnel from a national Middle Eastern ambulance service, with a "Hazardous Material Incident Management" course offered to them as a continuing professional development activity and seek their opinion regarding Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance Service personnel needs for other HazMat-CBRN related training topics. Method In the cross-sectional study, we conducted an online satisfaction survey for this group of course participants to obtain their feedback as subject matter experts. Aiken's content validity coefficient (CVC) was calculated to assess the content validity. Cronbach's α coefficient was determined to explore the survey's reliability. IBM®-SPSS® version 26 was utilized to explore the data. Results The SEM satisfaction survey demonstrated important satisfaction with the implemented training with its robust reliability and content validity (Cronbach's α = 0.922 and CVC = 0.952). The participants also recommended additional related topics. Conclusion Sustaining and reinforcing the HazMat-CBRN Incident Management course was strongly recommended, considering the increase of HazMat-CBRN threats worldwide.
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- Hassan Farhat
- Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance ServiceDohaQatar
- Faculty of SciencesUniversity of SfaxSfaxTunisia
- Faculty of Medicine “Ibn El Jazzar”University of SousseSousseTunisia
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- Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance ServiceDohaQatar
- School of Health and Social WorkUniversity of HertfordshireHatfieldUK
- Weill Cornell Medicine CollegeDohaQatar
- Faculty of Health and Life SciencesNorthumbria UniversityNewcastle upon TyneUK
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- Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance ServiceDohaQatar
- Faculty of Health SciencesDurban University of TechnologyDurbanSouth Africa
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- Hamad Medical Corporation Ambulance ServiceDohaQatar
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- Departement of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental Pollution, Higher Institute of BiotechnologyUniversity of SfaxSfaxTunisia
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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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Gómez LE, Navas P, Verdugo MÁ, Tassé MJ. Empirically supported psychological treatments: The challenges of comorbid psychiatric and behavioral disorders in people with intellectual disability. World J Psychiatry 2021; 11:1039-1052. [PMID: 34888172 PMCID: PMC8613764 DOI: 10.5498/wjp.v11.i11.1039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This paper reviews the current state of knowledge on psychological interventions with empirical evidence of efficacy in treating common psychiatric and behavioral disorders in people with intellectual disability (ID) at all stages of their life. We begin with a brief presentation of what is meant by psychiatric and behavioral disorders in this population, along with an explanation of some of the factors that contribute to the increased psychosocial vulnerability of this group to present with these problems. We then conduct a review of empirically supported psychological therapies used to treat psychiatric and behavioral disorders in people with ID. The review is structured around the three generations of therapies: Applied behavior analysis (e.g., positive behavior support), cognitive behavioral therapies (e.g., mindfulness-based cognitive therapy), and contextual therapies (e.g., dialectical behavior therapy). We conclude with some recommendations for professional practice in the fields of ID and psychiatry.
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- Laura E Gómez
- Department of Psychology, University of Oviedo, Oviedo 33011, Asturias, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, Institute on Community Integration, University of Salamanca, Salamanca 37005, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatments, Institute on Community Integration, University of Salamanca, Salamanca 37005, Salamanca, Spain
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- Department of Psychology and Psychiatry, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center-UCEDD, Columbus, OH 43210-1257, United States
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Diaz AJ, Rosety I, Ordonez FJ, Brenes F, Garcia-Gomez N, Castejon-Riber C, Rosety-Rodriguez M, Bernardi M, Alvero-Cruz JR, Rosety MA. Effects of Resistance Training in Muscle Mass and Markers of Muscle Damage in Adults with Down Syndrome. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18178996. [PMID: 34501582 PMCID: PMC8431092 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18178996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2021] [Revised: 07/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Recent studies have emphasized that regular exercise should be encouraged as a key part of care and support for people with Down syndrome (DS). However, muscle hypotonia has traditionally been considered a major barrier to resistance training (RT) in people with DS. The main objective of this study was to analyze the impact of circuit RT on markers of muscle damage. The secondary objective was to assess the influence of a RT program on body composition and work task performance. Thirty-six men with DS were recruited and randomly assigned to perform a circuit RT program with six stations 3 days/week for 12 weeks (n = 18) or to a control group (n = 18). Body composition was assessed by bioelectrical impedance analysis. Serum markers of muscle damage (creatine kinase, myoglobin, and lactate dehydrogenase) were determined at baseline and at the end of training weeks 1, 6, and 12. Work task performance was assessed using the weighted pail-carry test. RT did not induce significant changes in markers of muscle damage during the intervention. Furthermore, muscle mass and work task performance were significantly improved in the exercise group. These findings suggest that circuit RT can be used safely to increase muscle mass and work task performance in young adults with DS. Muscle hypotonia should not be considered a major barrier to exercise in people with DS, provided that qualified staff design and supervise all training sessions.
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- School of Medicine, University of Cadiz, 11003 Cadiz, Spain;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +34-956015201
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- School of Sports Medicine, University of Cadiz, 11003 Cadiz, Spain; (F.J.O.); (M.R.-R.)
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- Puerta del Mar University Hospital, University of Cadiz, 11003 Cadiz, Spain;
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- Department of Physiology and Pharmacology V. Erspamer, Sapienza University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy;
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- Department of Human Physiology, Histology, Pathological Anatomy and Sports Physical Education, University of Malaga, 29071 Malaga, Spain;
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- School of Sports Sciences, University of Cadiz, 11003 Cadiz, Spain;
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Washington SE, Johnson KR, Hollenbeck JM. Environmental Modifications and Supports for Participation Among Adults Aging With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Scoping Review. Am J Occup Ther 2021; 75:12531. [PMID: 34780618 DOI: 10.5014/ajot.2021.045336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Adults aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) continue to face barriers to participation in meaningful occupation; moreover, the increased life expectancy of adults with IDD intensifies the need for age- and environment-specific support. OBJECTIVE To map and categorize transdisciplinary literature on environmental modifications and supports for adults aging with IDD. DATA SOURCES Studies published between January 1, 2000, and January 1, 2019, identified through PubMed and Scopus. Study Selection and Data Collection: Eleven articles met the inclusion criteria and contained information specific to occupational participation based on environmental modification (e.g., physical space, technology, universal design, type of living setting), social supports (e.g., family members, caretakers, peer groups, health care professionals, policies, organizational infrastructure), or both and adults age ≥35 yr with IDD. FINDINGS Eleven studies met the criteria for this scoping review. Thematic coding was used to examine the articles within one or more themes: definition of need, environmental risk and assessment, environmental setting, intervention and program planning, use of technology, and bureaucracy. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE This review highlights collective and individual outcomes in the areas of assessment, intervention, and advocacy. Further research is needed within the scope of occupational therapy and disability studies that examines environmental factors and participation outcomes in this population. What This Article Adds: The authors define the interconnectedness of adults aging with IDD and environmental factors, identify barriers to participation, and guide occupational therapy practitioners' logic on how to positively affect environmental change and supports through intervention.
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- Selena E Washington
- Selena E. Washington, PhD, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO;
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- Khalilah R. Johnson, PhD, OTR/L, is Assistant Professor, Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Jesse M. Hollenbeck, MPH, is Graduate Assistant, College for Public Health and Social Justice, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
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A Short-Term Resistance Training Circuit Improved Antioxidants in Sedentary Adults with Down Syndrome. OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY 2021; 2021:8811153. [PMID: 33532037 PMCID: PMC7840230 DOI: 10.1155/2021/8811153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Previous studies have found aerobic training improved oxidative damage in people with Down syndrome (DS). However, there is a lack of information regarding the influence of resistance training on redox imbalance in this population. Accordingly, this study was conducted to determine the effect of resistance training (RT) on antioxidant defence system in sedentary adults with DS. Thirty-six male adults with DS were recruited through different community support groups. Eighteen were randomly assigned to perform a circuit RT program with 6 stations, 3 days/week for 12 weeks. Plasma total antioxidant status (TAS), reduced glutathione (GHS), ascorbate, serum α-tocopherol, and erythrocyte glutathione reductase activity were assessed. Plasma malondialdehyde (MDA) and carbonyl groups (CG) were assessed as markers of oxidative damage. Muscle strength was also measured. Dynamic torque of knee extensors and flexors as well as maximal handgrip strength was significantly improved after the completion of the training program. Plasma levels of TAS and erythrocyte glutathione reductase (GR) activity were significantly increased. Conversely, MDA and CG levels were significantly reduced. It was concluded RT improved antioxidant defence system and reduced oxidative damage in adults with DS. Further, long-term studies are required to determine whether the increased antioxidant system may improve clinical outcomes of adults with DS.
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Lifshit HB, Bustan N, Shnitzer-Meirovich S. Intelligence trajectories in adolescents and adults with down syndrome: Cognitively stimulating leisure activities mitigate health and ADL problems. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2020; 34:491-506. [PMID: 33058453 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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GOALS This study examined: (a) crystallized/fluid intelligence trajectories of adolescents and adults with Down syndrome; and (b) the contribution of endogenous (health, activities of daily living-ADL) and exogenous (cognitively stimulating leisure activities) factors on adults' intelligence with age. METHOD Four cohorts (N = 80) with Down syndrome participated: adolescents (ages 16-21) and adults (ages 30-45, 46-60 and 61+). All completed Vocabulary and Similarities (crystallized) and Block Design and Raven (fluid) intelligence tests (WAIS-IIIHEB , Wechsler, 2001). RESULTS The 30-45 cohort significantly outperformed the 16-21 cohort. Except for Vocabulary, which remained stable, onset of decline was at 40-50. Age-related declining health and ADL correlated with participants' lower fluid intelligence, but cognitive leisure activities mitigated this influence. CONCLUSIONS Intelligence development into adulthood supported the continuous trajectory and compensation age theory, rather than accelerated or stable trajectories. Not only endogenous factors but also exogenous factors determined intelligence levels in adults with Down syndrome, supporting cognitive activity theory.
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- Hefziba Batya Lifshit
- Special Education Department, Machado Chair for Research on Cognitive Modifiability and Human Development, School of Education, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Kibbutzim-Seminar College, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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Hunt K, Bernal J, Worth R, Shearn J, Jarvis P, Jones E, Lowe K, Madden P, Barr O, Forrester-Jones R, Kroll T, McCarron M, Read S, Todd S. End-of-life care in intellectual disability: a retrospective cross-sectional study. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2019; 10:469-477. [DOI: 10.1136/bmjspcare-2019-001985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 09/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BackgroundAdults with intellectual disability (ID) experience inequality in access to healthcare that is considered to extend to end-of-life care. Their experiences of healthcare at the end of life and how these compare with the general population are unknown.AimTo describe the end-of-life care outcomes for adults with ID living in residential care in the UK using the VOICES-SF questionnaire and compare these with the general population.DesignNationwide population-based postbereavement survey.Participants38 ID care providers took part in the study. The supported over 13 000 people with ID. Over the 18-month period of data collection, 222 deaths were reported. The survey was completed, by care staff, for 157 (70.7%) of those deaths.ResultsDecedents had complex health, functional and behavioural needs. Death was unanticipated in a high proportion of cases. Quality of care provided across care settings was generally well rated. However, hospital care and care provided at the time of was less well rated, particularly in comparison with the general population. Respondents reported low levels of involvement in care and awareness of approaching death among adults with ID, and lower than in the general population.ConclusionsAccess to end-of-life care for adults with ID may be constrained by a failure to identify approaching the end of life. The high proportion of unexpected deaths in this population warrants further study. There is a need to increase and support the involvement of adults with ID to be active partners in planning care at the end of their lives.
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Verdugo MA, Fernández M, Gómez LE, Amor AM, Aza A. Predictive factors of quality of life in acquired brain injury. Int J Clin Health Psychol 2019; 19:189-197. [PMID: 31516497 PMCID: PMC6732774 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijchp.2019.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 06/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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The sequelae and the disability and dependence that follow an acquired brain injury (ABI) may result in a significant reduction in the quality of life (QoL) of those affected. The objective was to assess the QoL of a sample of Spanish patients with an ABI and analyze the influence of certain sociodemographic and injury-related variables on their QoL. Method: The sample comprised 421 adults (60% male; Mage = 53.12; SD = 14.87). Professionals and relatives assessed the patients’ QoL through the CAVIDACE scale, an ABI-specific tool based on the eight-domain QoL model. Results: Univariate analyses showed statistically significant differences in the QoL scores in several sociodemographic (age, civil status, education level, prior employment status, type of home, level of supports, loss of legal capacity, recognized dependence, and degree of dependence) and injury-related (time since the injury, location of the injury, and presence of post-traumatic amnesia) variables. The multiple linear regression showed that loss of legal capacity, time since the injury, prior employment status, location of the injury, and degree of dependence were significant QoL predictors. Conclusions: These findings provide knowledge for the development of programs aimed at reducing the negative impact of ABI on QoL.
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- Miguel A Verdugo
- Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain.,Instituto de Integración en la Comunidad (INICO), Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
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- Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain.,Instituto de Integración en la Comunidad (INICO), Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
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- Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Oviedo, Spain.,Instituto de Integración en la Comunidad (INICO), Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
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- Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain.,Instituto de Integración en la Comunidad (INICO), Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
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- Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain.,Instituto de Integración en la Comunidad (INICO), Universidad de Salamanca, Spain
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Mee Kim K, Shin YR, Hwang S. Psychosocial experiences of the ageing of middle-aged people with intellectual disabilities in South Korea. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2018; 66:196-203. [PMID: 34141382 PMCID: PMC8115438 DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2018.1544969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2018] [Revised: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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This study aims to explore the psychosocial experiences of the ageing of middle-aged people with intellectual disabilities in Korea. Data were collected through 28 face-to-face interviews with Korean individuals with intellectual disabilities, aged between 40 and 50. This study identified several key factors faced by middle-aged people with intellectual disabilities. First, they experience financial constraints due to a lack of economic self-determination. Second, they have a very narrow range of social connections. Typically, they have small and weak networks consisting of only a few social workers, personal assistants, or group home workers, or their peers at group home or workshops. This is often due to a lack of information, money, and age-appropriate services. Third, those who have jobs in middle age have positive opportunities acquired through work. Fourth, study participants experienced considerable unspecified anxiety about ageing, as well as fear of death and uncertainty regarding the future. Recommendations are made to improve active ageing in an appropriate setting for middle-aged people with intellectual disabilities. Improved training and education about economic self-determination are needed for these individuals and their families, as well as improved information about community services. Moreover, enhanced community services for them must be developed. These individuals would benefit from improved employment opportunities as well. Workshops regarding active ageing and death should be developed. Finally, future plans for living placement must be in place.
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- Population and Society Studies Center, Dongguk University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Social Work and Communities, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Vázquez A, Jenaro C, Flores N, Bagnato MJ, Pérez MC, Cruz M. E-Health Interventions for Adult and Aging Population With Intellectual Disability: A Review. Front Psychol 2018; 9:2323. [PMID: 30534103 PMCID: PMC6275307 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.02323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Accepted: 11/06/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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To answer the question about which e-health and e-therapy applications are being used with people with intellectual disabilities, we searched the PsycINFO, Medline, PubMed, ERIC, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases. This is an extensive search. Inclusion criteria were academic journals and any design type that addressed the topic of interest. Studies that do not include adults or elderly, and studies that do not focus on people with disabilities but on third parties, were excluded. After an initial selection of 515 articles, 32 full-text articles were subjected to in-depth analysis leading to the final selection of 18 articles. We used the AAID framework definition of intellectual disability to analyze the dimensions explored by the selected studies and found that the majority of studies focused on the use of technology as supports to instrumental activities of daily life. The ISO classification of assistive products allowed us to identify that many e-health products are aimed at providing psychological or medical treatment. In summary, this review suggests that there is a very small number of studies focusing on the use of technology by older persons with intellectual disabilities. The studies present substantial limitations regarding generalization and replication and pay little attention to the maintenance of cognitive abilities in this population. These aspects, together with premature aging generally associated with many conditions that lead to intellectual disability, underscore the need to pay more attention to and develop e-health interventions for cognitive stimulation for this group.
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- Andrea Vázquez
- Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación, Universidad Politécnica Salesiana, Guayaquil, Ecuador
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- Facultad de Psicología/INICO, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Facultad de Psicología/INICO, Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Facultad de Psicología, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Facultad de Enfermería y Nutrición, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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- Facultad de Enfermería y Nutrición, Universidad Autónoma de San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
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Campens J, Schiettecat T, Vervliet M, Van Heck L, Lesseliers J, Goethals I, De Witte N. [Cooperation between nursing homes and intellectual disability care services : State of affairs in Flanders]. Tijdschr Gerontol Geriatr 2018; 48:203-212. [PMID: 28864853 DOI: 10.1007/s12439-017-0228-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
Abstract
Considering the increasing life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities (ID), the importance of cooperation between services for people with ID and elderly care services has been stressed in Flanders and the Netherlands, as well as internationally. However, the prevalence, intensity and content of such a cooperation are yet unknown. In order to gain information to address this issue, an online-survey was delivered to directors of all nursing homes in Flanders (n = 781). 229 surveys were completed.In more than 75% of the nursing homes, people with ID were among the residents over the past decade. However, at the same time a lack of expertise has been identified as a barrier to provide them optimal care and support. Hence, the respondents point out that a cooperation with ID care services could be beneficial. Nevertheless, those partnerships only arose in a quarter of the nursing homes so far, primarily for the purpose of exchange of expertise. Intersectoral multidisciplinary consultations and intersectoral care team consultations have been taking place as well, be it mainly in the context of a persons' transition from an ID care service to a nursing home. Until now, radical cooperations which involve an exchange of staff, seem to be rather rare.
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Affiliation(s)
- J Campens
- vakgroep verpleegkunde, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België. .,Expertisecentrum E‑QUAL, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België.
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- vakgroep orthopedagogie, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België.,Expertisecentrum E‑QUAL, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België
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- vakgroep orthopedagogie, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België
| | - L Van Heck
- vakgroep verpleegkunde, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België
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- vakgroep orthopedagogie, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België.,Expertisecentrum E‑QUAL, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België
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- vakgroep orthopedagogie, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België.,Expertisecentrum E‑QUAL, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België
| | - N De Witte
- vakgroep verpleegkunde, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België.,Expertisecentrum E‑QUAL, Hogeschool Gent, Gent, België.,vakgroep psychologie en educatiewetenschappen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussel, België
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