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Friedman C, Luxama CM. Mental and Behavioral Health, and Crisis Services for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services. J Autism Dev Disord 2024:10.1007/s10803-024-06441-z. [PMID: 38951311 DOI: 10.1007/s10803-024-06441-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often have higher rates of comorbid mental health conditions compared to the general population. Yet, many people with IDD also have unmet needs for mental and behavioral health services. The aim of this study was to examine how states provided mental and behavior health, and crisis services to people with IDD in their Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) programs, the largest funding mechanism for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) for people with IDD in the United States. We analyzed fiscal year (2021) Medicaid HCBS waivers for people with IDD from across the United States to examine if and how they provided mental and behavior health, and crisis services. States projected spending $968.9 million for mental and behavior health, and crisis services for 190,299 people with IDD. Applied behavior analysis services were provided at greater rates than positive behavior supports and other forms of behavior interventions. While most states provided mental and behavior health, and crisis services in their waivers, there were vast inconsistencies in how they did so, across states, waivers, and services. HCBS are a crucial safety net to ensure people with IDD, especially those who also have mental health disabilities, can live and thrive in their communities.
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- Carli Friedman
- The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL), 100 West Road, Suite 300, Towson, MD, 21204, USA.
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- College of Nursing and Health Services, University of Massachusetts at Boston, 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA, 02125, USA
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Kuppelin M, Goetsch A, Choisel R, Isner-Horobeti ME, Goetsch T, Krasny-Pacini A. An exploratory study of dialectical behaviour therapy for emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviours after acquired brain injury. NeuroRehabilitation 2024; 55:77-94. [PMID: 39031392 DOI: 10.3233/nre-230383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND Challenging behaviours and emotional dysregulation are common sequelae of acquired brain injury (ABI), but treatment remain underdeveloped. Dialectical behaviour therapy is an evidence-based therapy for emotional dysregulation. OBJECTIVE To explore the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of dialectical behaviour therapy for ABI. METHODS An exploratory longitudinal study that compared thirty adults with brain injury presenting persistent emotion dysregulation or challenging behaviours. Control group received a personalized multidisciplinary program only (n = 13). The dialectical behaviour therapy group received five months of emotion regulation skills learning as an add-on (n = 17). Preliminary efficacy was measured on Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-16 and Quality of Life after Brain Injury total score and emotion subscore. RESULTS Fourteen participants completed the dialectical behaviour therapy. This study provided preliminary evidence for the feasibility and acceptability of dialectical behaviour therapy. Repeated measures revealed improvement on the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale-16 (-7.6 [-17.3; 1.7]; Pr = 0.95) and on the Quality Of Life emotion subscore (13.5 [-3.8; 30.9]; Pr = 0.94). CONCLUSION This study raises important questions regarding the type of patients who can benefit from this intervention, necessary adaptations of dialectical behaviour therapy and the way it can help post-traumatic growth and identity reconstruction after ABI.
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- Marie Kuppelin
- INSERM UMR-S 1329, Strasbourg Translational Neuroscience and Psychiatry, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- EMOI-TC Service, Clémenceau University Institute of Rehabilitation, UGECAM Alsace, Strasbourg, France
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- EMOI-TC Service, Clémenceau University Institute of Rehabilitation, UGECAM Alsace, Strasbourg, France
- Service of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clémenceau University Institute of Rehabilitation, UF 4372, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- EMOI-TC Service, Clémenceau University Institute of Rehabilitation, UGECAM Alsace, Strasbourg, France
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- Service of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clémenceau University Institute of Rehabilitation, UF 4372, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- EA3072 Mitochondria, Oxidative Stress and Muscle Protection, Strasbourg University, Strasbourg, France
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- Department of Public Health, Strasbourg University Hospital, GMRC, Strasbourg, France
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- INSERM UMR-S 1329, Strasbourg Translational Neuroscience and Psychiatry, University of Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
- EMOI-TC Service, Clémenceau University Institute of Rehabilitation, UGECAM Alsace, Strasbourg, France
- Service of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Clémenceau University Institute of Rehabilitation, UF 4372, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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Kouroupa A, Hamza L, Rafiq A, Hassiotis A, Rapaport P, Jahoda A, Taggart L, Steed L, Cooper SA, Melville C, Marston L, Royston R, Ali A. Stakeholder views on the barriers and facilitators of psychosocial interventions to address reduction in aggressive challenging behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities. NIHR OPEN RESEARCH 2023; 3:40. [PMID: 37881460 PMCID: PMC10593323 DOI: 10.3310/nihropenres.13437.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Success of psychosocial interventions in reducing aggressive challenging behaviour is likely to be related not only to mechanistic aspects but also to therapeutic and system factors. The study aims to examine the facilitators and barriers that influence whether psychosocial interventions for aggressive challenging behaviour in adults with intellectual disabilities lead to positive change. We conducted 42 semi-structured interviews with adults with intellectual disabilities who display aggressive challenging behaviour, family/paid carers, and professionals engaged in or delivering a psychosocial intervention across the UK. Data were analysed thematically using a framework approach. Stakeholders considered therapeutic and supportive relationships and personalised care as facilitating factors in addressing aggressive challenging behaviour. The operational structure of community intellectual disability services and conflicting expectations of professionals and carers were the main contextual barriers that impeded the implementation of psychosocial interventions in adults with intellectual disabilities. Findings highlight the valued components that maximise positive change in adults with intellectual disabilities who display aggressive challenging behaviour. Several operational adjustments including referral criteria, roles of professionals and workforce issues need to be addressed in services to maximise the implementation of psychosocial interventions leading to reduction in aggressive challenging behaviour in this population.
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- Athanasia Kouroupa
- Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, England, UK
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- Assessment and Intervention Team, Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust, London, England, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, England, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, England, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, England, UK
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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- Centre for Primary Care, Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, England, UK
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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- School of Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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- Department of Primary Care and Population Health, Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, University College London, London, England, UK
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- Division of Psychiatry, Faculty of Brain Sciences, University College London, London, England, UK
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- Unit for Social and Community Psychiatry, Queen Mary University of London, London, England, UK
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Sakdalan J, Mitchell B. Development of an Evidence-based Violence Rehabilitation Program for Offenders With Intellectual Disability. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OFFENDER THERAPY AND COMPARATIVE CRIMINOLOGY 2023:306624X231176005. [PMID: 37415459 DOI: 10.1177/0306624x231176005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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A review of the current literature on evidence-based violence prevention programs developed for individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) reveals a paucity of direct evidence for this population. In addition, the existing offence-specific programs are primarily grounded in adapted cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) programs designed for the mainstream offender population, which may not be suitable for offenders with co-morbid mental health and personality disorders. The current paper discusses the development of a violence rehabilitation program for offenders with an ID. The focus of the article is on the exploration of the empirically supported risk factors associated with violent offending and the incorporation of these dynamic risk factors into the program modules. A case study example was utilized to examine the process of VRP-ID and how the modules targeted the offenders' treatment needs. Responsivity issues are addressed by identifying cognitive difficulties experienced by this cohort and the implications for treatment. The Risk/Need/Responsivity (RNR) model and the good lives Model (GLM) are widely used offender rehabilitation models that can be considered the guiding principles in developing this program. Furthermore, it utilizes contemporary therapeutic frameworks such as motivational interviewing (MI), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and GLM reconceptualization and skills. The program is grounded in trauma-informed principles, which acknowledge this client group's high prevalence of victimization.
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Shareh H, Yazdanian M. The effectiveness of dialectical behavior group therapy on stress, depression, and cognitive emotion regulation in mothers of intellectually disabled students: A randomized clinical trial. Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry 2023:13591045231163068. [PMID: 36893401 DOI: 10.1177/13591045231163068] [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] [Indexed: 03/11/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of dialectical behavior group therapy (DBGT) regarding stress, depression, and cognitive emotion regulation in mothers of intellectually disabled students. MATERIAL AND METHODS This was an experimental study with a pretest-posttest design and a control group. The statistical population included 133 mothers with intellectually disabled children divided into wait-list control and experimental groups. Then, DBGT was performed on the treatment subjects. Data collection tools included the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, Beck Depression Inventory-II, Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale, Clinical Global Improvement Scale, Client Satisfaction Questionnaire, and Working Alliance Inventory-Short Form. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A significant difference in depression, stress, and cognitive emotion regulation was observed between the intervention and control groups (p < 0.001). In the post-test, the adjusted mean of depression and stress in the intervention group showed a significant decrease compared to the control group mothers. Also, cognitive reappraisal, expressive suppression, and total cognitive emotion regulation scores increased following DBGT. Participants in DBGT had a good therapeutic relationship, were satisfied with the treatment, and showed notable improvements. CONCLUSION The results indicated that DBGT might affect stress, depression, and cognitive emotion regulation in mothers of intellectually disabled students.
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- Hossein Shareh
- Department of Educational Science, Faculty of Letters & Humanities, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Letters and Humanities, Islamic Azad University Shahrood Branch, Shahrood, Iran
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Tan MYL, McConnell B, Barlas J. Application of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in treating common psychiatric disorders: study protocol for a scoping review. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e058565. [PMID: 36167385 PMCID: PMC9516170 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-058565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a well-known intervention for treating borderline personality disorder, and has been increasingly adapted for other disorders. Standard DBT consists of four treatment modes, delivered over a year. Adaptations to DBT include changes to modes of delivery, treatment length, and skills modules taught to clients, or incorporating interventions from other evidence-based therapies. There is a need to synthesise existing evidence on DBT so that stakeholders-clinicians, researchers and policymakers-can understand how it has been provided for various psychiatric conditions, and whether it has been effective. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study proposes a scoping review conducted according to Arksey and O'Malley's (2005) procedures, to map and summarise the literature on DBT interventions for treating a range of psychiatric concerns. Electronic databases (ie, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, PsycINFO, SCOPUS, EBSCOhost and ProQuest Dissertations and Theses), conference proceedings and the US National Institutes of Health Ongoing Trial Register will be searched for intervention studies that involve a control or comparison group, and that report quantitative data on pre/post-measures for psychiatric symptom severity. The initial search was conducted on 18 September 2020, and data charting has not commenced. An update will be performed in September 2022, pending this protocol's publication. Data charting will collect individual studies' characteristics, methodology and reported findings. Outcomes will be reported by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines for Scoping Reviews. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION No ethical approval is required for this study. The goal of dissemination is to keep DBT stakeholders abreast on latest updates in clinical applications of DBT. Findings from this research are intended to inform a more specific topic of study (eg, a meta-analysis), to further aid in the development of DBT interventions for psychiatric populations. REGISTRATION DETAILS The study protocol was pre-registered with the Open Science Framework on 24 August 2021 (https://osf.io/vx6gw).
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- Michelle Yan Ling Tan
- Psychology, Institute of Mental Health, Singapore
- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Singapore
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- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Singapore
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Sakdalan J, Maxwell Y. The application of adapted dialectical behaviour therapy concepts and skills in the treatment of adults with autistic spectrum disorder who display challenging or offending behaviours. ADVANCES IN AUTISM 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/aia-01-2022-0002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
Despite some advances in the assessment and treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there remains a paucity of intervention and research literature in treating adults with ASD. There is growing evidence supporting a relationship between the core features of ASD and emotion dysregulation. There is an overlap between ASD and borderline personality disorder (BPD) characteristics such as emotional dysregulation, sensory issues and social skills deficits. This paper aims to explore the applications of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) concepts and skills in treating ASD individuals who display challenging or offending behaviours. The similarities in characteristics between ASD and BPD and the core issue of emotion dysregulation hold promise in the utility of DBT with ASD.
Design/methodology/approach
This is a conceptual paper that includes a case vignette.
Findings
A DBT-informed treatment approach using the adaptations and reconceptualization, i.e. risky mind–wise mind outlined in this paper, can be considered promising in addressing issues for ASD individuals, particularly those with challenging and/or offending behaviours. DBT incorporates different elements of applied behaviour analysis, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness skills, sensory-based treatments, psychosocial interventions and emotion regulation skills, which makes it a more cohesive and integrated approach to treatment. The authors assert that DBT can be considered a more integrated, strengths-based, habilitative and trauma-informed approach which can be promising in its application to address challenging behaviours or offending in ASD individuals.
Research limitations/implications
It is recommended that research be carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of adapted DBT programs in treating ASD individuals presenting with challenging and/or offending behaviours. Future research can focus on evaluating the effectiveness of the different DBT concepts and skills and the different DBT modules to determine which components of the program are particularly useful for this client group.
Practical implications
Treatment manuals have already been developed for clients with intellectual disability and developmental disabilities who exhibit challenging and/or offending behaviour; hence, it is recommended that modifications be made to make it more applicable and appropriate for ASD individuals. Modifications should address ASD-specific issues (e.g. black and white thinking, cognitive rigidity, sensory issues, impaired theory of mind, emotion dysregulation issues, social skills deficits and anxiety issues). The use of DBT has much wider implications regarding addressing comorbid mental health conditions and personality issues in this client group.
Originality/value
There are limited psychological interventions that prove to be useful for individuals with ASD with complex presentations and challenging or offending behaviours. This paper discusses the application of adapted DBT concepts and skills that appear to be promising in the treatment of this client group.
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Fujino H, Moritsugu A. Dohsa‐hou for unexplained regression in Down syndrome in a 19‐year‐old man: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2022; 10:e05827. [PMID: 35600012 PMCID: PMC9107914 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.5827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 04/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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- Haruo Fujino
- Department of Child Development United Graduate School of Child Development Osaka University Suita Japan
- Graduate School of Human Sciences Osaka University Suita Japan
- Department of Special Needs Education Oita University Oita Japan
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- Department of Special Needs Education Oita University Oita Japan
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Laporte N, Klein Tuente S, Ozolins A, Westrin Å, Westling S, Wallinius M. Emotion Regulation and Self-Harm Among Forensic Psychiatric Patients. Front Psychol 2021; 12:710751. [PMID: 34504461 PMCID: PMC8421601 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.710751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 07/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Emotion regulation has been specifically linked to both non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) and attempted suicide. It is also known that self-harm is disproportionally higher (30–68.4%) in forensic samples than in the general population, yet knowledge about the association between emotion regulation and self-harm in forensic settings is scarce. The purpose of this study was to describe emotion regulation in a sample of forensic psychiatric patients, to explore dimensions and levels of emotion regulation between forensic psychiatric patients with and without self-harm, and to explore associations between forensic psychiatric patients’ self-reported emotion regulation and self-reported functions of NSSI. A cohort of forensic psychiatric inpatients (N=98) was consecutively recruited during 2016–2020 from a high-security forensic psychiatric clinic in Sweden. Data were collected through the self-report measures Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) and Inventory of Statements About Self-injury (ISAS). In relation to the first aim, median total and subscales scores for DERS were reported. Results showed a statistically significant difference in emotion regulation between participants with and without self-harm (p=0.004), with a medium effect size (Cohen’s d=0.65) for the DERS total scale. The DERS subscales returned large differences for Impulse (p=0.001, d=0.86), Goals (p=0.014, d=0.58), and Strategies (p=0.012, d=0.54) between participants with and without self-harm. Finally, DERS scores were correlated with both the interpersonal (rs=0.531, p<0.001, n=43) and intrapersonal factors (rs=0.503, p<0.001, n=43) of NSSI as reported on the ISAS. Participants with self-harm (NSSI and/or suicide attempts) demonstrated significantly more difficulties with emotion regulation than those without self-harm. Emotion dysregulation was associated with both interpersonal and intrapersonal functions of NSSI in the participants. We suggest further studies on forensic psychiatric patients’ maladaptive behaviors that focus on substance abuse, self-harm, and aggressive behaviors in relation to the regulation and expression of emotion.
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- Natalie Laporte
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Centre for Ethics, Law and Mental Health, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Research, Regional Forensic Psychiatric Clinic, Växjö, Sweden
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- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Centre for Ethics, Law and Mental Health, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Research, Regional Forensic Psychiatric Clinic, Växjö, Sweden
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- Department of Psychology, Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Psychiatry, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Office for Psychiatry and Habilitation, Psychiatric Clinic Lund, Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Psychiatry, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Office for Psychiatry and Habilitation, Psychiatry Research Skåne, Region Skåne, Lund, Sweden
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- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Centre for Ethics, Law and Mental Health, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Research, Regional Forensic Psychiatric Clinic, Växjö, Sweden
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Rosendahl-Santillo A, Lantto R, Nylander L, Thylander C, Schultz P, Brown J, Wallinius M, Westling S. Dialectical behavior therapy-skills system for cognitively challenged individuals with self-harm: a Swedish pilot study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2021; 69:533-545. [PMID: 37346252 PMCID: PMC10281435 DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2021.1965825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 06/23/2023]
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Background: Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based treatment for self-harm and emotion regulation difficulties. A modified version, DBT-Skills System (DBT-SS), has been developed in the USA for individuals with cognitive difficulties. The present study is a pilot study, testing the DBT-SS in a Swedish context. Methods: Six participants were treated with individual therapy and group skills training for 48 sessions each. A case series design was used to follow individual development over time. The primary outcome measure was reduction in challenging behaviors. Secondary outcomes were level of functioning in daily life, hospital admissions, and resilience and vulnerabilities in different risk domains. Data was analyzed using time-series diagrams. Effect sizes of changes were calculated using Cohen's d. Results: Challenging behaviors decreased over time and participants' global level of functioning increased. There was a reduction in number of hospital admissions over time. As for resilience and vulnerabilities, participants' overall level of risk in various areas remained unchanged or decreased after treatment. Conclusions: The results indicate that DBT-SS might be a promising treatment for cognitively challenged individuals with emotion regulation difficulties and challenging behaviors in a Swedish context. The study provides suggestions for a future randomized controlled trial. Supplemental data for this article is available online at here.
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Psychiatry, Lund University,Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Psychiatry, Lund University,Lund, Sweden
- Gillberg Neuropsychiatry Centre, Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Psychiatry, Lund University,Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Psychiatry, Lund University,Lund, Sweden
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- Simmons University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Lund Clinical Research on Externalizing and Developmental Psychopathology, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Centre for Ethics, Law and Mental health, The section of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Research Department, Regional Forensic Psychiatric Clinic, Växjö, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Psychiatry, Lund University,Lund, Sweden
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Jones J, Blinkhorn A, McQueen M, Hewett L, Mills-Rogers MJ, Hall L, Althagafi L, Hudson C, Gierc M, Wright K, Goettl H, Keogh-Lim D, Rischke-Peddle A, Ayub M. The adaptation and feasibility of dialectical behaviour therapy for adults with intellectual developmental disabilities and transdiagnoses: A pilot community-based randomized controlled trial. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2021; 34:805-817. [PMID: 33599087 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Revised: 01/07/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Preliminary evidence suggests dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) may be beneficial for persons with intellectual disabilities. This pilot randomized controlled trial aimed to determine the feasibility of adapted DBT for adults with intellectual disabilities and co-morbid psychiatric disorders in the community. METHODS An adapted DBT programme (aDBT-ID) was delivered to adults with mild-to-moderate intellectual disability (n = 20) and their caregivers (n = 20). A single-blind, mixed-methods design was employed with treatment (n = 10) and control (n = 10). In addition to feasibility, pre-post-measures of emotional regulation, anger and mental health were taken from clients and caregivers. RESULTS Results suggest it was feasible and beneficial to deliver adapted DBT in the community. Qualitative findings found both participants and caregivers were satisfied with the treatment delivery. No differences between conditions were found. CONCLUSION This pilot study highlights the feasibility of adapted DBT for individuals with intellectual disabilities and the practicalities of delivering community-based inclusive research.
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- Jessica Jones
- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.,Providence Care Hospital, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada.,Providence Care Hospital, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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A Primary Care Approach to Constipation in Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Adv Med 2021; 2021:3248052. [PMID: 34820456 PMCID: PMC8608534 DOI: 10.1155/2021/3248052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Revised: 09/17/2021] [Accepted: 10/13/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Constipation is a condition that is very prevalent and is reported in up to 40 percent of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Constipation in this patient population is most commonly secondary to neuromuscular abnormalities, immobility, suboptimal diet, and medication side effects. History taking is frequently limited in adults with IDD due to communication barriers, often leading to a missed diagnosis of constipation. Inadequately treated constipation may lead to adverse effects including behavioral disturbances, fecal impaction, intestinal obstruction, and even death from intestinal perforation and sepsis. As a result, a high index of suspicion must exist for this patient population. Treatment in these patients requires an individualized approach, to reduce the constipation and its associated health complications.
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BACKGROUND Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by markedly impaired social interaction, impaired communication, and restricted/repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. In addition to challenges caused by core symptoms, maladaptive behaviors such as aggression can be associated with ASD and can further disrupt functioning and quality of life. For adults with ASD, these behaviors can portend adverse outcomes (e.g., harm to others or to the individual with ASD, hindering of employment opportunities, criminal justice system involvement). This article reviews the scientific literature to provide an update on evidence-based interventions for aggression in adults with ASD. METHOD A search of the electronic databases CINAHL, EMBASE, and PsycINFO was conducted using relevant search terms. After reviewing titles, abstracts, full-length articles, and reference lists, 70 articles were identified and reviewed. RESULTS The strongest (controlled trial) evidence suggests beneficial effects of risperidone, propranolol, fluvoxamine, vigorous aerobic exercise, and dextromethorphan/quinidine for treating aggression in adults with ASD, with lower levels of evidence supporting behavioral interventions, multisensory environments, yokukansan, and other treatments. CONCLUSIONS Additional randomized, controlled trials using consistent methodology that adequately addresses sources of bias are needed to determine which treatments are reliably effective in addressing aggression in adults with ASD. In the meantime, considering efficacy and adverse effect/long-term risk profiles, a practical approach could start with functional assessment-informed behavioral interventions along with encouragement of regular, vigorous aerobic exercise to target aggression in adults with ASD, with pharmacotherapy employed if these interventions are unavailable or inadequate based on symptom acuity.
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- David S. Im
- From the University of Michigan Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, University of Michigan Medical School
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Sivaraman M, Fahmie TA. Evaluating the Efficacy and Social Validity of a Culturally Adapted Training Program for Parents and Service Providers in India. Behav Anal Pract 2020; 13:849-861. [PMID: 33269195 PMCID: PMC7666248 DOI: 10.1007/s40617-020-00489-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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In regions such as India, where one-to-one behavior-analytic intervention is not easily accessible, parents and service providers may advocate for children with disabilities better if they have foundational training in behavioral approaches to problem behavior. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a culturally adapted training delivered in an underresourced region of India. Ten parents and professionals from Chennai completed the training, and the researchers evaluated its effects using a multiple-baseline design. Participants showed improvements in correct responses on a structured form designed to capture skills involved in function-based assessment and intervention, as well as the fidelity of implementation of extinction and functional communication training. Moreover, participants rated the acceptability of training highly on measures of social validity. Guidelines for the education of parents and service providers in underresourced areas outside of the United States are discussed.
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- Maithri Sivaraman
- Tendrils Centre for Autism Research and Intervention, Chennai, India
- Department of Experimental, Clinical and Health Psychology, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA USA
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Graser J, Menge E, Lyons N, Willutzki U, Michalak J. Verhaltenstherapie bei Erwachsenen mit intellektueller Beeinträchtigung: Eine systematische Review. VERHALTENSTHERAPIE 2020. [DOI: 10.1159/000508955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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<b><i>Hintergrund:</i></b> Menschen mit intellektueller Beeinträchtigung (IB) sind häufig von psychischen Störungen betroffen. Gleichzeitig ist die psychotherapeutische Versorgung in diesem Bereich bisher unzureichend, und die Evidenz bezüglich der Wirksamkeit verhaltenstherapeutischer Interventionen bei Erwachsenen mit IB ist unklar. <b><i>Ziele:</i></b> Eine systematische Literaturrecherche in den Datenbanken PubMed, PsycINFO und Google Scholar wurde durchgeführt, um die aktuelle Studienlage zu verhaltenstherapeutischen Interventionen bei Menschen mit IB zu evaluieren. Ausgewählt wurden Studien zu verhaltenstherapeutischen Verfahren bei psychischen Störungen und Problemverhalten im Erwachsenenalter. <b><i>Ergebnisse:</i></b> Zweiunddreißig Studien entsprachen den Einschlusskriterien; es wurden sowohl einzeltherapeutische als auch gruppentherapeutische Interventionen eingeschlossen. Für Menschen mit leichter IB (IQ 50–69) und teilweise auch bei mittlerer IB (IQ 35–49) konnten in einigen Studien Hinweise auf effektive und gut umsetzbare Verfahren gefunden werden. Deutliche positive Effekte aus verschiedenen Studien zeigten sich bei depressiven Symptomen und bei aggressivem Verhalten sowohl im ambulanten wie auch im forensischen Setting. Für Angstsymptome und bei Raucherentwöhnung liegen ebenfalls positive Befunde vor. Bei psychotischen Störungen und bei pathologischem Horten muss die Wirksamkeit von verhaltenstherapeutischen Interventionen noch als unklar eingeschätzt werden. <b><i>Schlussfolgerungen:</i></b> Es bedarf weiterer Forschung (insbesondere randomisierter kontrollierter Studien mit aktiven Kontrollbedingungen), in der differenzierter überprüft wird, welche Aspekte der Therapien/welche Settingbedingungen die Effektivität bei den verschiedenen Graden der IB beeinflussen.
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Bruinsma E, van den Hoofdakker BJ, Groenman AP, Hoekstra PJ, de Kuijper GM, Klaver M, de Bildt AA. Non-pharmacological interventions for challenging behaviours of adults with intellectual disabilities: A meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2020; 64:561-578. [PMID: 32558050 PMCID: PMC7384078 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Revised: 03/24/2020] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Non-pharmacological interventions are recommended for the treatment of challenging behaviours in individuals with intellectual disabilities by clinical guidelines. However, evidence for their effectiveness is ambiguous. The aim of the current meta-analysis is to update the existing evidence, to investigate long-term outcome, and to examine whether intervention type, delivery mode, and study design were associated with differences in effectiveness. METHOD An electronic search was conducted using the databases Medline, Eric, PsychINFO and Cinahl. Studies with experimental or quasi-experimental designs were included. We performed an overall random-effect meta-analysis and subgroup analyses. RESULTS We found a significant moderate overall effect of non-pharmacological interventions on challenging behaviours (d = 0.573, 95% CI [0.352-0.795]), and this effect appears to be longlasting. Interventions combining mindfulness and behavioural techniques showed to be more effective than other interventions. However, this result should be interpreted with care due to possible overestimation of the subgroup analysis. No differences in effectiveness were found across assessment times, delivery modes or study designs. CONCLUSIONS Non-pharmacological interventions appear to be moderately effective on the short and long term in reducing challenging behaviours in adults with intellectual disabilities.
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- E. Bruinsma
- University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryGroningenThe Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryGroningenThe Netherlands
- University of GroningenDepartment of Clinical Psychology and Experimental PsychopathologyGroningenThe Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryGroningenThe Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryGroningenThe Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryGroningenThe Netherlands
- Centre for Intellectual Disability and Mental HealthAssenThe Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryGroningenThe Netherlands
- Centre for Intellectual Disability and Mental HealthAssenThe Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryGroningenThe Netherlands
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Zalewski M, Maliken AC, Lengua LJ, Martin CG, Roos LE, Everett Y. Integrating dialectical behavior therapy with child and parent training interventions: A narrative and theoretical review. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY-SCIENCE AND PRACTICE 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/cpsp.12363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Pearson A, Austin K, Rose N, Rose J. Experiences of dialectical behaviour therapy in a community setting for individuals with intellectual disabilities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2019; 67:283-295. [PMID: 34408863 PMCID: PMC8366618 DOI: 10.1080/20473869.2019.1651143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2019] [Revised: 07/29/2019] [Accepted: 07/29/2019] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Background There is growing interest in the application of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) for individuals with intellectual disability (ID) and recent qualitative studies have explored their experiences of DBT in inpatient and forensic settings. This article aimed to explore experiences of DBT in a community setting for people with ID. Method Eleven individuals recruited from two NHS Trusts were interviewed about their experiences of DBT. Interview data was analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). Results Four superordinate themes and eight subordinate themes emerged from the data. The first superordinate theme 'experience of power' captured participants experience of power within DBT. The second theme 'differences in therapy contexts' highlighted how participants had made sense of different therapeutic contexts. The third theme 'the experience of a positive therapeutic relationship' focused on the qualities and attitudes of the therapist. The fourth theme 'a new way of being' described the impact DBT had on participants' everyday lives and the shift in their sense of self. Discussion This study provides insight into the lived experiences of people with ID receiving DBT. Therapeutic processes including the interplay between factors unique to DBT and features common across therapies are discussed.
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- Amy Pearson
- School of Psychology, Centre for Applied Psychology, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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- Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust, Surrey, UK
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- Black Country Partnership NHS Trust, West Bromwich, UK
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- School of Psychology, Centre for Applied Psychology, The University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK
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Icht M. Introducing the Beatalk technique: using beatbox sounds and rhythms to improve speech characteristics of adults with intellectual disability. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2019; 54:401-416. [PMID: 30478972 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2018] [Revised: 09/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) often demonstrate speech impairments and reduced intelligibility. However, traditional treatment methods, which involve using repetitive verbal and non-verbal exercises, may not be fully suitable for this population. As adults with ID tend to lose interest and motivation facing the demands of a typical speech therapy session, other intervention methods are needed. The current study tested a novel intervention technique, Beatalk, based on practising vocally produced sounds and rhythms, imitating the sounds produced by rhythm machines in an a cappella musical context (i.e., human beatboxing). Human beatboxing may be a particularly effective tool since it involves intense production of speech sounds (phonemes) that can be misarticulated in the presence of speech disorders; it is relatively easy to learn and practice, and is also considered 'fun'. AIMS As many of the features of beatboxing make it a promising method for speech therapy, this pioneering study aimed to examine its effectiveness in comparison with a traditional speech therapy. METHODS & PROCEDURES Twelve adults with moderate ID and low speech intelligibility (age 24-48 years) participated in a speech therapy group for 6 weeks. Six participants were assigned to the Beatalk (study) group and six to a traditional (control) therapy group. Pre- to post-treatment changes in speech intelligibility and voice measures were assessed. OUTCOMES & RESULTS The preliminary data demonstrate that both types of therapy groups resulted in improved performance in articulation accuracy and voice measures, yet the Beatalk technique yielded larger gains. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS The results present initial evidence for the beneficial effect of the Beatalk technique as an intervention tool for adults with ID. It is an easy-to-use technique in the context of speech therapy, and may enhance verbal communication skills in this population.
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- Michal Icht
- Department of Communication Disorders, Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
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Robot Assisted Interventions for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Impact on Users and Caregivers. Int J Soc Robot 2019. [DOI: 10.1007/s12369-019-00527-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Browne C, Brown G, Smith IC. Adapting dialectical behaviour therapy in forensic learning disability services: A grounded theory informed study of "what works". JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2019; 32:792-805. [PMID: 30687987 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 12/18/2018] [Accepted: 01/06/2019] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Emerging evidence indicates effectiveness of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) for people with intellectual disabilities (PWID) in forensic settings; however, little is known about "what works" facilitating engagement and change. METHODS Eleven interviews were conducted with nine service users across two secure inpatient services. Grounded theory was used to develop a model of perceived engagement and change. RESULTS The model provides insights into how change occurs during DBT delivered in forensic settings. DBT constitutes a challenging journey, yet provides the motivation and means to address individual's intra-/interpersonal aggression and progress towards release. Participants experienced engaging with DBT as difficult and coercive, moving from compliance and avoidance to acceptance and change. Key factors included participants' motivation, beliefs about safety and ability to change, and interactions with staff. CONCLUSION Recommendations are made for increasing intrinsic motivation, reducing perceived coercion and distress, and for future research to address potential aversive elements and enhance effectiveness.
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- Claire Browne
- Clinical Psychology Programme, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Clinical Psychology Programme, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Clinical Psychology Programme, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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Kurtek P. Prosocial vs antisocial coping and general life satisfaction of youth with mild intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2018; 62:581-592. [PMID: 29682853 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2017] [Revised: 12/14/2017] [Accepted: 04/01/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to find differences in general life satisfaction in adolescents with mild intellectual disability (MID) with respect to exhibiting a prosocial or an antisocial coping style. According to the ecological approach, using the antisocial style in a competitive school environment (a zero-sum game) may increase personal satisfaction, while in the family, which operates on the principles of 'common good' or 'common failure' (a non-zero-sum game), the antisocial style may reduce general satisfaction of the individual. However, according to the self-regulatory approach, antisocial coping in interactions with parents and teachers in adolescence may increase life satisfaction as it heightens the individual's sense of autonomy. The differences between the two approaches in the hypothesised influence of a particular coping style on life satisfaction led us to conduct empirical research. METHOD A total of 151 students with MID were qualified for the final study (75 females and 76 males). The age of the examined group varied from 18 to 22 years. The study was conducted using the R-PDPI test, which is based on the Strategic Approach to Coping Scale by Hobfoll (). The test measures coping with domination and humiliation from parents and teachers as well as isolation and humiliation from peers (Kurtek ). Next, the Index of General Affect by Campbell et al. () was used to assess general life satisfaction. RESULTS Generally, a positive relationship between the indirect prosocial style and life satisfaction was found. Also, the results indicate that using the prosocial coping style to deal with humiliating acts of the mother and dominant acts of the father was connected with increased general life satisfaction, whereas the antisocial coping style employed in these situations - with a lower level of satisfaction. Moreover, it was found that general life satisfaction was positively related to passive and suppressive coping styles but negatively correlated with the antisocial coping style in situations of isolation and humiliation from peers. The paper ends with the discussion and interpretation of the results.
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- P Kurtek
- Dept. of Pedagogy and Arts, Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Kielce, Poland
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Dučić B, Gligorović M, Kaljača S. Relation between working memory and self-regulation capacities and the level of social skills acquisition in people with moderate intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2017; 31:296-307. [PMID: 28707351 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Social competence deficit is one of the main characteristics of intellectual disability. The aim of this paper is to determine the influence of working memory (WM) and self-regulation (SR) on social skills in persons with moderate intellectual disability (MID). METHOD The sample included 41 participants with MID, aged 14-21. Memorizing animals and maze tasks were used for WM assessment. SR skills were assessed by the Behavioral Multitask Batteries. Social skills were rated by the Socialization subscale from the Adaptive Behavior Assessment System II, which consists of two parts. RESULTS Social skills part could mainly be predicted from SR scores (β = -.441), followed by WM (β = .390) and IQ score (β = .382). Only WM score (β = .494) had a predictive value for Leisure time part. CONCLUSION As WM had a greater influence on social skills, incorporating WM training into programmes for improving social skills in persons with MID should be considered.
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- Bojan Dučić
- Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in Mental Development, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in Mental Development, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities in Mental Development, Faculty of Special Education and Rehabilitation, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
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Stough LM, Ducy EM, Kang D. Addressing the Needs of Children With Disabilities Experiencing Disaster or Terrorism. Curr Psychiatry Rep 2017; 19:24. [PMID: 28405894 DOI: 10.1007/s11920-017-0776-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This paper reviews the empirical literature on psychosocial factors relating to children with disabilities in the context of disaster or terrorism. RECENT FINDINGS Research indicates adults with disabilities experience increased exposure to hazards due to existing social disparities and barriers associated with disability status. However, studies on the psychological effects of disaster/terrorism on children with pre-existing disabilities are exceedingly few and empirical evidence of the effectiveness of trauma-focused therapies for this population is limited. Secondary adversities, including social stigma and health concerns, also compromise the recovery of these children post-disaster/terrorism. Schools and teachers appear to be particularly important in the recovery of children with disabilities from disaster. Disasters, terrorism, and war all contribute to increased incidence of disability, as well as disproportionately affect children with pre-existing disabilities. Disaster preparedness interventions and societal changes are needed to decrease the disproportionate environmental and social vulnerability of children with disabilities to disaster and terrorism.
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- Laura M Stough
- Department of Educational Psychology, Center on Disability and Development, Texas A&M University, Mail Stop 4225, College Station, TX, 77843, USA.
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- Department of Educational Leadership and Special Education, School of Education, Sonoma State University, 1801 East Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA, 94928, USA
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- Department of Educational Psychology, Center on Disability and Development, Texas A&M University, Mail Stop 4225, College Station, TX, 77843, USA
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Marotta PL. A Systematic Review of Behavioral Health Interventions for Sex Offenders With Intellectual Disabilities. SEXUAL ABUSE : A JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND TREATMENT 2017; 29:148-185. [PMID: 25667227 PMCID: PMC4530095 DOI: 10.1177/1079063215569546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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This article reviews evaluation studies of programs designed to treat sex offenders with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) published in peer-reviewed journals between 1994 and 2014. The design of this study is mirrored after PRISMA (Preferred Reporting of Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) recommendations for conducting a systematic literature review. The study design, study setting, characteristics of participants, type of treatment, and intervention procedures comprise areas of focus for evaluating the implementation of treatment programs. Therapeutic outcomes include changes in attitudes consistent with sex offending, victim empathy, sexual knowledge, cognitive distortions, and problem sexual behaviors. Eighteen treatment evaluation studies were identified from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Cognitive-behavioral treatments were the most commonly delivered treatment modality to sex offenders with IDD. Other less common treatments were dialectical behavioral therapy, problem solving therapy, mindfulness, and relapse prevention. No randomized controlled trials were identified. The most common designs were multiple case studies and pre- and post-treatment assessments with no control and repeated measures follow-up. Small sample sizes, no control groups, and wide variation in treatment length and follow-up time complicate the qualitative synthesis of study findings. Short follow-up times introduce the potential for bias in conclusions surrounding treatment efficacy for many of the studies reviewed in this analysis. The overall quality of studies examining treatments for sex offenders with IDD is poor and requires further development before rendering firm conclusions about the effectiveness of interventions for this population.
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Florez IA, Bethay JS. Using Adapted Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to Treat Challenging Behaviors, Emotional Dysregulation, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder in an Individual With Mild Intellectual Disability. Clin Case Stud 2017. [DOI: 10.1177/1534650116687073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Individuals with intellectual disability (ID) are at increased risk of presenting challenging behaviors and comorbid mental illness. Preliminary findings show decreased challenging behaviors and overall increased functioning in individuals with ID and mental health problems who receive adapted dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). However, more research and documentation on how to adapt DBT in this population is warranted given that DBT is a promising intervention in individuals with ID. This article presents the case of an individual with mild ID who received adapted DBT for the treatment of challenging behaviors, emotional dysregulation, and generalized anxiety disorder. Treatment lasted 1 year and was conducted in a residential facility for individuals with ID. Improvement of symptoms and decrease in frequency of challenging behaviors were observed throughout the case. This case study demonstrates the potential utility of adapted DBT for individuals with ID and underscores the importance of teaching skills to clients with ID to help them become agents of their own change.
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Koslowski N, Klein K, Arnold K, Kösters M, Schützwohl M, Salize HJ, Puschner B. Effectiveness of interventions for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and mental health problems: systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Psychiatry 2016; 209:469-474. [PMID: 27198481 DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.114.162313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2014] [Revised: 05/29/2015] [Accepted: 08/01/2015] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is a lack of available evidence in relation to the effectiveness of interventions for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability and mental health problems. AIMS To evaluate the efficacy of interventions for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and co-occurring mental health problems. METHOD An electronic literature search of the databases Medline, EMBASE, PsycINFO and EBM Reviews aimed at identifying randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and controlled trials testing any type of intervention (psychotherapy, biological or system level) for people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities (IQ score 35-69) targeting comorbid mental health problems. Additionally a meta-analysis was conducted. RESULTS Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria. No significant effect was found for the predefined outcome domains behavioural problems, depression, anxiety, quality of life and functioning. The effect size for depression (d = 0.49) was moderate but non-significant. Quality of studies was moderate and heterogeneity was high. CONCLUSIONS There is no compelling evidence supporting interventions aiming at improving mental health problems in people with mild to moderate intellectual disability. The number of available trials is too low for definite conclusions. Some interventions are promising and should be evaluated further in larger and more rigorous trials.
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- Nadine Koslowski
- Nadine Koslowski, MA, Kristina Klein, MA, Katrin Arnold, Dipl-Soc, Markus Kösters, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University; Matthias Schützwohl, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden; Hans Joachim Salize, PhD, Mental Health Services Research Group, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim; Bernd Puschner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University, Germany
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- Nadine Koslowski, MA, Kristina Klein, MA, Katrin Arnold, Dipl-Soc, Markus Kösters, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University; Matthias Schützwohl, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden; Hans Joachim Salize, PhD, Mental Health Services Research Group, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim; Bernd Puschner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University, Germany
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- Nadine Koslowski, MA, Kristina Klein, MA, Katrin Arnold, Dipl-Soc, Markus Kösters, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University; Matthias Schützwohl, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden; Hans Joachim Salize, PhD, Mental Health Services Research Group, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim; Bernd Puschner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University, Germany
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- Nadine Koslowski, MA, Kristina Klein, MA, Katrin Arnold, Dipl-Soc, Markus Kösters, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University; Matthias Schützwohl, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden; Hans Joachim Salize, PhD, Mental Health Services Research Group, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim; Bernd Puschner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University, Germany
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- Nadine Koslowski, MA, Kristina Klein, MA, Katrin Arnold, Dipl-Soc, Markus Kösters, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University; Matthias Schützwohl, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden; Hans Joachim Salize, PhD, Mental Health Services Research Group, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim; Bernd Puschner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University, Germany
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- Nadine Koslowski, MA, Kristina Klein, MA, Katrin Arnold, Dipl-Soc, Markus Kösters, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University; Matthias Schützwohl, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden; Hans Joachim Salize, PhD, Mental Health Services Research Group, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim; Bernd Puschner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University, Germany
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- Nadine Koslowski, MA, Kristina Klein, MA, Katrin Arnold, Dipl-Soc, Markus Kösters, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University; Matthias Schützwohl, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden; Hans Joachim Salize, PhD, Mental Health Services Research Group, Central Institute of Mental Health, Mannheim; Bernd Puschner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry II, Ulm University, Germany
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Roscoe P, Petalas M, Hastings R, Thomas C. Dialectical behaviour therapy in an inpatient unit for women with a learning disability: Service users' perspectives. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2016; 20:263-280. [PMID: 26514772 DOI: 10.1177/1744629515614192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/05/2015] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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There is a general lack of self-report data from service users with an intellectual disability (ID) about their views of psychological interventions. This research explored the views and experiences of female inpatients, with a diagnosis of a personality disorder and an ID, about dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Semi-structured interviews were used with 10 women, recruited from two independent mental health hospitals. The interviews were analysed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. Participants showed varying levels of understanding of DBT. Findings highlight the need for a standardized approach with a suitably adapted structure and curriculum to meet the needs of inpatients with an ID. Factors such as the therapeutic relationship were identified as playing a role in participants' motivation, engagement and participation in DBT.
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McNair L, Woodrow C, Hare D. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy [DBT] with People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review and Narrative Analysis. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2016; 30:787-804. [PMID: 27456814 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/26/2016] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is mixed evidence regarding the effectiveness of psychological therapies for people with intellectual and developmental disorders. Although systematic reviews have supported the use of dialectical behaviour therapy with people with borderline personality disorder, there are no comparable reviews regarding DBT with people with intellectual and development disabilities. METHODS Studies were identified using a systematic approach and were selected if they reported an intervention that included a DBT skills group and then assessed using the Evaluative Method for Determining Evidence Based Practice. RESULTS Seven studies reported adaptations and outcomes of DBT for people with intellectual and development disabilities, four of which delivered full DBT programmes with three describing DBT skills groups. All studies were appraised with regard to methodological quality and the adaptations and results examined. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate that DBT and DBT skills groups can be adapted for people with intellectual and development disabilities, but further high-quality research is needed to make conclusions about efficacy and effectiveness.
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- Louisa McNair
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire, UK
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- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Cheshire, UK
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- School of Psychology, Cardiff University, Cardiff, UK
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Bakken TL, Sageng H. Mental Health Nursing of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Illness: A Review of Empirical Studies 1994-2013. Arch Psychiatr Nurs 2016; 30:286-91. [PMID: 26992884 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnu.2015.08.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2015] [Revised: 07/28/2015] [Accepted: 08/04/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Mental health nursing for adults with intellectual disabilities and mental illness is underresearched. The aim of this review is to summarize empirical mental health nursing studies including adults with intellectual disabilities and additional mental illness. Out of 137 hits, 16 articles were reviewed in full text. Thirteen of the articles presented modified nursing interventions. Three articles discussed training and education. The main finding is that mental health nursing interventions in patients with intellectual disabilities and additional mental illness are in line with mental health nursing for the general population. There are still not many publications on empirical studies concerning mental health nursing for adults with intellectual disabilities. Clinical implications are primarily related to the need for facilitated nurse-patient communication adjusted to the patients' cognitive levels. Insights drawn from this review illuminate the importance of mental health nursing interventions adjusting to the particular patients' symptoms, instead of targeting behavior change. The findings underpin factors found to have a positive impact on patients with mental illness in the general population as relevant topics for future research.
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- Special need pedagogue, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
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INTRODUCTION For the past two decades, researchers have been using various approaches to investigate the relationship, if any, between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and violence. The need to clarify that relationship was reinforced by the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in December 2012 by an individual diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome. The purpose of this article is (1) to provide an updated review of the literature on the association between ASD and violence, and (2) to examine implications for treating, and for preventing violence by, individuals with ASD. METHOD A review of all published literature regarding ASD and violence from 1943 to 2014 was conducted using electronic and paper searches. RESULTS Although some case reports have suggested an increased violence risk in individuals with ASD compared to the general population, prevalence studies have provided no conclusive evidence to support this suggestion. Among individuals with ASD, however, generative (e.g., comorbid psychopathology, social-cognition deficits, emotion-regulation problems) and associational (e.g., younger age, Asperger's syndrome diagnosis, repetitive behavior) risk factors have been identified or proposed for violent behavior. CONCLUSIONS While no conclusive evidence indicates that individuals with ASD are more violent than those without ASD, specific generative and associational risk factors may increase violence risk among individuals with ASD. Further research would help to clarify or confirm these findings, suggest potential directions for evaluation, treatment, and prevention, and potentially provide compelling empirical support for forensic testimony regarding defendants with ASD charged with violent crimes.
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- David S Im
- From the University of Michigan Medical School and Center for Forensic Psychiatry, Saline, MI
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Wieland J, Van Den Brink A, Zitman FG. The prevalence of personality disorders in psychiatric outpatients with borderline intellectual functioning: Comparison with outpatients from regular mental health care and outpatients with mild intellectual disabilities. Nord J Psychiatry 2015; 69:599-604. [PMID: 25832758 DOI: 10.3109/08039488.2015.1025836] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is little research on the subject of personality disorder (PD) in individuals with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF). Unlike in most countries, in the Netherlands, patients with BIF are eligible for specialized mental health care. This offers the unique possibility of examining the rates of PDs in patients, who in other countries are treated relatively invisibly in regular mental health care. AIM To compare, in a naturalistic setting, the frequency of PD diagnoses in outpatients with BIF with outpatients from regular mental health care and outpatients with mild ID. METHODS We compared the rates of all DSM-IV-TR axis II PDs in outpatients with BIF (BIF group; n = 235) with rates of the same disorders in outpatients from regular mental health care (RMHC group; n = 1026) and outpatients with mild intellectual disability (ID) (mild ID group; n = 152) in a naturalistic cross-sectional anonymized medical chart review. RESULTS Over half of the patients with BIF (52.8%) were diagnosed with a PD, compared with one in five in the RMHC group (19.3%) and one in three of the mild ID group (33.6%). All PD diagnoses, except for cluster A PDs and histrionic PDs, were most frequently diagnosed in the BIF group. PD NOS and borderline PD were the most frequently diagnosed PDs in BIF. The majority of PD patients had one or more comorbid axis I disorder. CONCLUSION There is a high frequency of PD diagnoses in BIF outpatients in daily clinical practice. In anticipation of further scientific research, results suggest that PDs should not be overlooked in patients with BIF.
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- Jannelien Wieland
- a Jannelien Wieland, Kristal Centre for Psychiatry and Intellectual Disability, Rivierduinen , Postbus 582, 2300 AN Leiden, The Netherlands
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- b Annemarie van den Brink, Kristal Centre for Psychiatry and Intellectual Disability , Rivierduinen, Leiden , The Netherlands
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- c Frans G. Zitman, Department of Psychiatry , Leiden University Medical Centre , Leiden , The Netherlands
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Simó-Pinatella D, Font-Roura J, Alomar-Kurz E, Giné C, Matson JL. RETRACTED: Functional variables of challenging behavior in individuals with intellectual disabilities. RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2014; 35:2635-43. [PMID: 25041877 DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2014.06.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2014] [Revised: 06/17/2014] [Accepted: 06/27/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This article has been retracted: please see Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal (http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy). This article has been retracted at the request of the Editor in Chief, after review by an independent panel of experts, due to evidence of a compromised peer review process and the failure of one author to disclose significant conflicts of interest. An independent peer-review process is a cornerstone of scientific integrity that allows for research to be scrutinized before publication to ensure that conclusions are anchored in sound methodology and objective interpretation of the results. Equally important is that the readership of research is fully informed about any potential competing interests that may have influenced the research process. This article is being retracted because it did not include a declaration of a conflict of interest of one author in relation to diagnostic tools which the paper endorses. The same author was also the Editor in Chief of the journal at the time of publication and evidence indicates that the paper was accepted without any independent peer review by external reviewers. The article is therefore retracted in accordance with the ethical guidelines of Elsevier: https://www.elsevier.com/about/policies/publishing-ethics and the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) https://publicationethics.org/files/retraction-guidelines.pdf.
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- Ramon Llull University, c/ Císter, 34, 08022 Barcelona, Spain.
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Abramowitz AC, Ginger EJ, Gollan JK, Smith MJ. Empathy, depressive symptoms, and social functioning among individuals with schizophrenia. Psychiatry Res 2014; 216:325-32. [PMID: 24636245 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2014.02.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2013] [Revised: 02/13/2014] [Accepted: 02/19/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Empathy deficits have been associated with schizophrenia and depression. We compared whether individuals with schizophrenia with and without co-occurring depressive symptoms differed on self-reported and performance-based measures of empathy and social functioning. We also examined the relationships among depressive symptoms, empathy, clinical symptoms, and social functioning. Twenty-eight individuals with schizophrenia and depressive symptoms, 32 individuals with schizophrenia without depressive symptoms, and 44 control subjects were compared on assessments of depressive symptoms, empathy, global neurocognition, clinical symptoms, and social functioning. Both groups of individuals with schizophrenia scored higher than controls on the Interpersonal Reactivity Index personal distress subscale. Individuals with schizophrenia and co-occurring depressive symptoms scored significantly higher than individuals with schizophrenia without depressive symptoms on the personal distress subscale. Personal distress and depressive symptoms were significantly correlated among individuals with schizophrenia and co-occurring depressive symptoms, while both measures negatively correlated with social functioning. Emotional empathy was related to clinical symptoms in both groups of individuals with schizophrenia. Personal distress partially mediated the relationship between co-occurring depressive symptoms and social functioning. Personal distress may be an important implication for social functioning among individuals with schizophrenia and co-occurring depressive symptoms, and should be examined further as a potential treatment target.
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- Amy C Abramowitz
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 446 E. Ontario, Suite 7-100, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 446 E. Ontario, Suite 7-100, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 446 E. Ontario, Suite 7-100, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 446 E. Ontario, Suite 7-100, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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