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Acton DJ, Jaydeokar S, Taylor R, Jones S. Exploring the lived experiences and care challenges of formal paid caregivers for people with intellectual disability and dementia. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2024:17446295241259076. [PMID: 38816805 DOI: 10.1177/17446295241259076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
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A greater number of people with intellectual disability are living into older age and are at increased risk of developing conditions such as dementia. Caring for a person with dementia presents several challenges for formal caregivers due to the progressive nature of the disease. An interpretive phenomenological analysis was used to understand the lived experiences of a purposive sample of formal caregivers in caring for people with intellectual disability and dementia. Discussions from 14 individual interviews generated data were analysed. Four key super-ordinate themes emerged which were: (1) recognising early indicators and diagnosis, (2) post diagnostic support, (3) coping with change and (4) need for future development. Themes reflected the experiences, barriers to dementia diagnosis and provide a valuable insight into the challenges faced by formal caregivers in providing aged care services.
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- Daniel James Acton
- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Centre for Autism Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disability (CANDDID), UK
- University of Chester, UK
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- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Centre for Autism Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Intellectual Disability (CANDDID), UK
- University of Chester, UK
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Banda A, Naaldenberg J, Timen A, van Eeghen A, Leusink G, Cuypers M. Cancer risks related to intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Cancer Med 2024; 13:e7210. [PMID: 38686623 PMCID: PMC11058689 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND People with intellectual disabilities (ID) face barriers in cancer care contributing to poorer oncological outcomes. Yet, understanding cancer risks in the ID population remains incomplete. AIM To provide an overview of cancer incidence and cancer risk assessments in the entire ID population as well as within ID-related disorders. METHODS This systematic review examined cancer risk in the entire ID population and ID-related disorders. We systematically searched PubMed (MEDLINE) and EMBASE for literature from January 1, 2000 to July 15, 2022 using a search strategy combining terms related to cancer, incidence, and ID. RESULTS We found 55 articles assessing cancer risks in the ID population at large groups or in subgroups with ID-related syndromes, indicating that overall cancer risk in the ID population is lower or comparable with that of the general population, while specific disorders (e.g., Down's syndrome) and certain genetic mutations may elevate the risk for particular cancers. DISCUSSION The heterogeneity within the ID population challenges precise cancer risk assessment at the population level. Nonetheless, within certain subgroups, such as individuals with specific ID-related disorders or certain genetic mutations, a more distinct pattern of varying cancer risks compared to the general population becomes apparent. CONCLUSION More awareness, and personalized approach in cancer screening within the ID population is necessary.
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- Amina Banda
- Department of Primary and Community CareRadboud university medical centreNijmegenthe Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community CareRadboud university medical centreNijmegenthe Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community CareRadboud university medical centreNijmegenthe Netherlands
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- Emma Children's HospitalAmsterdam University Medical CentersAmsterdamthe Netherlands
- 'S Heeren LooAmersfoortthe Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community CareRadboud university medical centreNijmegenthe Netherlands
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- Department of Primary and Community CareRadboud university medical centreNijmegenthe Netherlands
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Son E, Alford S. Piloting a Community-Based, Culturally Adapted Health Promotion Program for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Developmental Disabilities in First-Generation Korean Immigrant Families. HEALTH & SOCIAL WORK 2024; 49:105-114. [PMID: 38503492 DOI: 10.1093/hsw/hlae008] [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: 02/15/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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Children with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities (ASD/DD) face barriers to participation in health promotion programs due to the lack of available and/or affordable programs and trained staff at recreation centers. Children with ASD/DD in Korean immigrant families are one of the most underserved minority groups due to language, racial/ethnic discrimination, and stigma and shame within their own ethnic community. However, little research is available on development, implementation, and evaluation of a culturally adapted community health promotion program in this population. The purpose of this study is to assess effectiveness of a pilot program for children with ASD/DD from first-generation Korean immigrant families. The pilot study used a quantitative, quasiexperimental design (one-group design with pre- and posttest) following a seven-week health promotion program. We recruited 15 children with ASD/DD, ages nine through 16, from first-generation Korean immigrant families. The findings of the study suggest that the pilot program was effective in gaining nutrition knowledge and increasing physical involvement among participants. Given the fact that Asian immigrants are a fast-growing population and that nearly 75 percent of them were born abroad, development and evaluation of a community-based, culturally adapted health promotion program is urgently needed.
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- Esther Son
- PhD, MSW, is associate professor, Department of Social Work, School of Health Sciences, College of Staten Island, City University of New York, 2800 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10314, USA
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- LMSW, MPhil, is a PhD candidate in social welfare, Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, NY, USA
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Stokes JE, Waldron DA, Hartford EG, Sauer J. Preventive Healthcare Screening Completion Among Midlife and Older Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. J Appl Gerontol 2023; 42:2288-2293. [PMID: 37525892 DOI: 10.1177/07334648231191663] [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: 08/02/2023] Open
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Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face several barriers to healthcare, making them less likely to receive numerous routine preventive health screenings. Preventive healthcare is a critical aspect to maintaining health and wellness, particularly for people with complex health needs. This study examines individual- and state-level factors associated with mammogram and colonoscopy screenings in mid- and later-life foradults with IDD receiving state services. Multilevel logistic regression models analyzed data from the 2012-2013 and 2018-2019 waves of the National Core Indicators In-Person Survey (NCI-IPS). Results indicated that factors such as age, living situation, transportation access, and community involvement were associated with completion of both preventive screenings. Medicaid expansion was associated with a significantly greater likelihood of completing a colonoscopy screening only among younger persons in the sample (i.e., in their 50s). These findings may have implications for completion of preventive health screenings for adults with IDD.
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- Jeffrey E Stokes
- Gerontology, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, MA, USA
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Valentin B, Maes-Festen D, Schoufour J, Oppewal A. Sarcopenia predicts 5-year mortality in older adults with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2023; 67:1161-1173. [PMID: 37608512 DOI: 10.1111/jir.13078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND People with intellectual disabilities (ID) have a lower life expectancy than their peers without ID. A contributing factor to the lower life expectancy and early mortality could be sarcopenia: low muscle mass and low muscle function. In the general population, sarcopenia strongly predicts early mortality, but this association is unknown in people with ID. Therefore, this study aims to explore the association between sarcopenia and 5-year mortality in older adults with ID. METHODS In the Healthy Ageing and Intellectual Disabilities (HA-ID) study, the prevalence of sarcopenia was measured at baseline among 884 older adults (≥50 years) with ID. All-cause mortality was measured over a 5-year follow-up period. Univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazard models were applied to determine the association between sarcopenia (no sarcopenia, pre-sarcopenia, sarcopenia, severe sarcopenia) and early mortality, adjusted for age, sex, level of ID, presence of Down syndrome, and co-morbidity (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes type 2 and metabolic syndrome). RESULTS The unadjusted hazard ratio (HR) for sarcopenia was 2.28 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.48-3.42], P < 0.001), and 2.40 (95% CI 1.40-4.10, P = 0.001) for severe sarcopenia. When adjusted for age, sex, level of ID, and Down syndrome, sarcopenia (HR = 1.72, 95% CI 1.08-2.75, P = 0.022) and severe sarcopenia (HR = 1.86, 95% CI 1.07-3.23, P = 0.028) were significantly associated with early mortality. When additionally adjusted for co-morbidity, the adjusted HR decreased to 1.62 (95% CI 1.02-2.59, P = 0.043) and 1.81 (95% CI 1.04-3.15, P = 0.035) for sarcopenia and severe sarcopenia, respectively. CONCLUSION Sarcopenia is an independent risk factor for early mortality in older adults with ID over a 5-year follow-up period. Our results stress the need to delay the incidence and development of sarcopenia in older adults with ID.
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- B Valentin
- Department of General Practice, Intellectual Disability Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Sports and Nutrition, Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Intellectual Disability Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Sports and Nutrition, Faculty of Health, Center of Expertise Urban Vitality, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of General Practice, Intellectual Disability Medicine, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Alex A, Lindh MG, Palmcrantz S. Assessing eating and swallowing in adults born with intellectual and motor disabilities: Face and content validity of a Swedish translation of the Dysphagia Assessment Package. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2023; 67:1174-1189. [PMID: 37531152 DOI: 10.1111/jir.13067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Adults born with intellectual disabilities (ID) and motor disabilities (MD) have higher risk of dysphagia and should be assessed to decrease risk of severe complications. However, standardised assessment tools in Swedish are lacking. METHODS The Dysphagia Assessment Package (DAP) was cross-culturally translated from English to Swedish (DAP-SE) and tested for content validity by an expert group. Face validity was assessed by five speech and language therapist (SLT) during meal observations (n = 10), and the clinical relevance was reported in a study-specific questionnaire. RESULTS The DAP-SE was culturally adapted within the process of translation and was found to contain clinically relevant aspects to assess and suggest further interventions for adults with ID and MD. Face and content validity was confirmed by the expert group. CONCLUSION This study, in which the DAP-SE was tested in a small sample size, provides the first indications of the instrument's validity with respect to evaluating mealtimes, swallowing function and swallowing safety in adults born with ID and MD. The study adds to the knowledge on how to translate and culturally adapt an assessment tool to clinically assess dysphagia on a complex and vulnerable patient group.
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- A Alex
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Centre for Research & Development, Uppsala University/Region Gävleborg, Gävle, Sweden
- Department of Neuroscience, Speech and Language Pathology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Danderyd Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Voss H, Francke AL, de Veer AJE. Improving palliative care for people with intellectual disability: a self-assessment of policies, practices and competencies in care services. BMC Palliat Care 2023; 22:103. [PMID: 37481535 PMCID: PMC10362573 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-023-01224-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Providing care for ageing and vulnerable people with intellectual disability (ID) is challenging, and professionals working in ID care often have limited experience in palliative care. The current study provides insight into palliative care practices in ID care services and competencies of professionals and identifies ways to improve palliative care for people with ID. METHODS For this study ten services in the Netherlands were recruited that provide care for people with mild to profound ID. Professionals in each of these services conducted a self-assessment of their palliative care policies and practices based on nine core element of palliative care described in the Dutch Quality Framework for Palliative Care. The self-assessment included a medical file review of a total of 100 people with ID who died non-suddenly. In addition, 424 professionals from the services returned a digital questionnaire on palliative care competencies and training needs. RESULTS The self-assessments showed that individual care plans were recorded for people with ID and that multidisciplinary teams provided physical, psychological, social and spiritual care. However, other core elements of palliative care, such as cooperation with other organisations and expertise in palliative care, were less present in ID care services. Only half of the services collaborated with regional organisations in palliative care, and most services listed no requirements for the palliative care skills of their professionals. The questionnaire showed that almost 10% of the professionals reported that they were not at all competent in providing palliative care, and 74% felt that they needed training in palliative care. Reported areas for improvement in the provision of palliative care were increasing the quality of palliative care, improving the expertise of professionals and identifying palliative care needs earlier. CONCLUSIONS To improve palliative care in ID care services changes are required both in competencies of professionals, and organisational policies and practices. Services should enhance awareness about palliative care for people with ID, strengthen collaboration with palliative care services, and offer training or support for professionals in assessing and meeting the needs of people with ID at the end of life.
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- Hille Voss
- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, P.O. Box 1568, Utrecht, 3500 BN, The Netherlands
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- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, P.O. Box 1568, Utrecht, 3500 BN, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam UMC location Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, APH Amsterdam Public Health research institute, Van der Boechorststraat 7, Amsterdam, 1081 BT, The Netherlands
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- NIVEL, Netherlands Institute for Health Services Research, P.O. Box 1568, Utrecht, 3500 BN, The Netherlands.
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Ahlström G, Wallén EF, Tideman M, Holmgren M. Ageing people with intellectual disabilities and the association between frailty factors and social care: A Swedish national register study. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2022; 26:900-918. [PMID: 34727746 PMCID: PMC9607971 DOI: 10.1177/17446295211037170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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The aim of this study was to describe the social care provided for different age groups of people with intellectual disability, 55 years or above, and to investigate the association between such care and frailty factors for those with diagnosed level of intellectual disabilities. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were used. Commonest forms of social care among the 7936 people were Residential care, Daily activities and Contact person. Home help and Security alarm increased with age. The frailty factors significantly associated with increased social care were age, polypharmacy and severe levels of intellectual disabilities. Persons most likely to be in residential care were in the age group 65-79 with polypharmacy and severe disability. The results indicate a need for further research of how frailty factors are considered in social care and longstanding medication, especially then severe intellectual disability hinders communication. A national strategic plan for preventive interventions should be developed to ensure the best possible healthy ageing.
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- Gerd Ahlström
- Gerd Ahlström, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, PO Box 157, Lund University, SE-22100 Lund, Sweden.
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- Halmstad University, Sweden; Ersta Sköndal Bräcke University, Sweden
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Willems M, de Jong J, Overwijk A, Hilgenkamp TIM, van der Schans CP, Waninge A. Behaviour change techniques used in lifestyle support of adults with mild intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2022; 35:1327-1335. [PMID: 35734872 DOI: 10.1111/jar.13021] [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: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Professional caregivers are important in the daily support of lifestyle change for adults with mild intellectual disabilities; however, little is known about which behaviour change techniques (BCTs) are actually used. This study aims to gain insight in their use for lifestyle behaviour change using video observations. METHODS Professional caregivers (N = 14) were observed in daily work supporting adults with mild intellectual disabilities. Videos were analysed using the Coventry Aberdeen London Refined (CALO-RE-NL) taxonomy and BCTs utilised were coded. RESULTS Twenty one out of 40 BCTs were used by professional caregivers. The BCTs 'Information about others' approval', 'Identification as role model', 'Rewards on successful behaviour', 'Review behavioural goals' and 'Instructions on how to perform the behaviour' were most employed. CONCLUSION Professional caregivers used BCTs to support healthier lifestyle behaviour of adults with mild intellectual disabilities. However, most promising of them as defined previous by professionals were rarely used by professional caregivers.
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- Mariël Willems
- Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- School of Sports Studies, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Psychology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Intellectual Disability Medicine, Department of General Practice, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.,Physical Therapy Department, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
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- Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Psychology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Healthy Ageing, Allied Health Care and Nursing, Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Psychology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Ryan J, McCallion P, McCarron M, Luus R, Burke EA. Overweight/obesity and chronic health conditions in older people with intellectual disability in Ireland. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2021; 65:1097-1109. [PMID: 34750916 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/12/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study examines overweight/obesity and chronic health conditions (CHCs) in older people with intellectual disability (ID). METHODS Data for this cross-sectional observational study emanated from Wave 2 of the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing, a longitudinal study assessing the health and well-being of older Irish adults with ID aged ≥40 years across all levels of ID. Participation involves an interview process and collation of objective health measures. In this study, body mass index (BMI) (n = 572), used as a measure of weight status, was examined with clustered doctor's diagnosed CHCs. Descriptive analysis was conducted where counts (n) and proportions (%) were used to summarise the variables univariately, while cross-tabulations were used for bivariate summary into counts and proportions. With overweight/obesity prevalence established and patterns described using logistical regression, Pearson's chi-squared test was used to test for significant associations. RESULTS Overweight/obesity identified in 69% of participants occurred with greater frequency in women (72%). A higher percentage of participants aged <50 years (72.5%) were overweight/obese than those aged 50-64 (70%) and 65+ (61.4%). Level of ID and residence type were significantly associated with weight status (P < 0.001), with overweight/obesity more prevalent in mild (85.7%) than moderate (72%) or severe/profound ID (51.4%). Of those who lived independently/with family, 78.4% were overweight/obese, as were 74% living in a community group home (P < 0.001). Almost all overweight/obese participants' waist measurements were in the substantially increased risk of metabolic disease waist measurement category (92%, P < 0.001). Logistical regression used to model CHCs on BMI showed significant association between BMI and gastrointestinal tract [odds ratio (OR) = 0.57, P < 0.008, 95% confidence interval (CI) = (0.37; 0.86)], respiratory condition [OR = 8.95, P < 0.004, 95% CI = (2.57; 56.72)] and musculoskeletal disorders [OR = 0.40, P < 0.001, 95% CI = (0.25; 0.63)]. CONCLUSIONS The findings illustrate the strong cross-sectional association between overweight/obesity and CHCs. These findings suggest a need to prioritise weight status as a health risk to people with ID as they age.
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- J Ryan
- Trinity Center for Ageing and Intellectual Disability, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Temple School of Social Work, Temple University College of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Trinity Center for Ageing and Intellectual Disability, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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- Department of Statistics and Population Studies, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Trinity Center for Ageing and Intellectual Disability, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin, Dublin 2, Ireland
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Riggs NR, Hepburn SL, Pinks ME, Fidler DJ. A prevention science approach to promoting health and quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. INFANT AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/icd.2278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Nathaniel R. Riggs
- Human Development and Family Studies Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado USA
- Prevention Research Center Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado USA
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- Human Development and Family Studies Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado USA
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- Human Development and Family Studies Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado USA
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- Human Development and Family Studies Colorado State University Fort Collins Colorado USA
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Investigations ordered for patients with and without an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) in the emergency department. CAN J EMERG MED 2021; 23:860-861. [PMID: 34417999 DOI: 10.1007/s43678-021-00200-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Thayer N, White S, Islam J, Jones W, Kenzie S, Kullu R. Reducing risks associated with medicines and lifestyle in a residential care population with intellectual disabilities: evaluation of a pharmacy review initiative in England. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e046630. [PMID: 34404698 PMCID: PMC8372807 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES A collaborative service initiative involving community pharmacists and a specialist mental health pharmacist was developed to provide pharmacist reviews for care home residents with intellectual disabilities (IDs). This study aimed to characterise the medicines and lifestyle risk outcomes of the service and determine how these align with national priority issues in ID. DESIGN Descriptive statistical analysis of routinely collected service delivery data. SETTING Residential care homes in the Wirral, England for people with ID. PARTICIPANTS 160 residents. INTERVENTIONS Pharmacist review of residents' medicines and lifestyle risk factors between November 2019 and May 2020. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES Numbers of medicines prescribed, the nature of pharmacists' interventions/recommendations and general practitioner (GP)/psychiatrist acceptance. RESULTS The 160 residents were prescribed 1207 medicines, 74% were prescribed ≥5 medicines and 507 interventions/recommendations were made, averaging 3.3 per resident. The highest proportion (30.4%) were lifestyle risk related, while changing and stopping medicines accounted for 17.9% and 12.8%, respectively. Of the recommendations discussed with GPs/psychiatrists, 86% were accepted. Medicines with anticholinergic properties were prescribed for 115 (72%) residents, of whom 43 (37%) had a high anticholinergic burden score. Pharmacists recommended anticholinergic discontinuation or dose reduction for 28 (24%) residents. The pharmacists made interventions/recommendations about constipation management for 10% of residents and about respiratory medicines for 17 (81%) of the 21 residents with respiratory diagnoses. CONCLUSIONS The findings indicate considerable polypharmacy among the residents and a high level of pharmacists' interventions/recommendations about medicines and lifestyle risk, most of which were accepted by GPs/psychiatrists. This included anticholinergic burden reduction and improving respiratory disease and constipation management, which are national priority issues. Wider adoption of collaborative pharmacist review models could have similar benefits for residential populations with ID and potentially reduce pressure on other health services.
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- Nick Thayer
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UK
- Community Pharmacy Cheshire and Wirral, Runcorn, Cheshire West and Chester, UK
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- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, UK
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- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, UK
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- Community Pharmacy Cheshire and Wirral, Runcorn, Cheshire West and Chester, UK
- Boots UK Ltd, Nottingham, UK
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- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, UK
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- Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, UK
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Friedman C, Rizzolo MC. Value-Based Payments: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Quality Indicators Associated With Billing Expenditures. INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2021; 59:295-314. [PMID: 34284494 DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-59.4.295] [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: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Although managed care is expanding into the intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) service system, there is little agreement about measurable and meaningful outcomes for people with IDD, including for use in value-based payments (VBP). In this study, we examined potential VBP metrics for people with IDD-relationships between quality and costs. We analyzed Basic Assurances data and long-term services and supports billing data from 68 human service organizations that supported 6,608 people with IDD. Our final hierarchical regression model predicted 66.40% of the variance of annual long-term services and supports (LTSS) billing per person. Our findings suggest quality assurance indicators can account for a significant portion of cost variance-quality metrics represent a potential for cost savings and efficient service delivery.
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- Carli Friedman
- Carli Friedman and Mary C Rizzolo, CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership
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- Carli Friedman and Mary C Rizzolo, CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership
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Alftberg Å, Johansson M, Ahlström G. Ambivalence among staff regarding ageing with intellectual disabilities: Experiences and reflections. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2021; 25:192-209. [PMID: 31570036 PMCID: PMC8120636 DOI: 10.1177/1744629519874997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/12/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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This study explores the experiences and reflections of staff in intellectual disability (ID) services concerning ageing with ID. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 24 staff members in group homes and daily activity centres. The findings showed that the staff were uncertain about the signs of ageing in people with intellectual disabilities; they compared the life conditions of these people with conditions in older people without intellectual disabilities. Their emphasis on an active lifestyle was very strong. The staff members also mentioned uncertainty about how to facilitate assistive devices and whether 'ageing in place' was the best solution. The overall theme was manifested as ambivalence where notions of older people with intellectual disabilities seemed incompatible with notions of old age in general and could be explained by the theoretical concept of age coding. The findings of this study indicate the need to provide education about ageing to staff working in ID services.
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- Gerd Ahlström, Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden.
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Mastilovic G, Petrovic B, Peric T, Pantelinac J, Markovic E, Markovic D. Dental Treatment and Oral Rehabilitation for Adults With Intellectual Disability Under General Anesthesia. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Gorana Mastilovic
- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Clinic of Vojvodina University of Novi Sad Novi Sad Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Clinic of Vojvodina University of Novi Sad Novi Sad Serbia
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry Clinic of Vojvodina University of Novi Sad Novi Sad Serbia
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- Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
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Bobbette N, Ouellette-Kuntz H, Tranmer J, Lysaght R, Ufholz LA, Donnelly C. Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and interprofessional, team-based primary health care: a scoping review. JBI Evid Synth 2021; 18:1470-1514. [PMID: 32813389 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-d-19-00200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This scoping review aimed to examine the state of the evidence for interprofessional, team-based primary health care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. INTRODUCTION Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are a complex, vulnerable population known to experience health inequities. Interprofessional primary health care teams are recommended to improve access to comprehensive and coordinated health care for these individuals. Limited information is available regarding what services interprofessional primary health care teams provide and how services are evaluated specific to the care of this population. INCLUSION CRITERIA This scoping review considered all studies that referenced individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who were 18 years or older. It considered all studies that referred to health care provision within a primary health care context. All studies that discussed the provision of interprofessional primary health care services were included. "Interprofessional primary health care team" was the term used to describe services provided by health providers (e.g. physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, social workers, mental health workers, occupational therapists, physical therapists) working in a team-based model of care. METHODS This scoping review was conducted in accordance with JBI methodology for scoping reviews. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods study designs were considered for inclusion. In addition, systematic reviews, program descriptions, clinical reviews, and opinion papers were considered. Studies published in English and French were included. The period considered was from 2000 to the date of the searches (July and August 2018 for bibliographic databases and January 2019 for the final searches of unpublished studies and selected papers from key authors). RESULTS The search identified 2761 records. Despite the global search strategy, only 20 records were included in the final review, mainly consisting of work based in the United States and Canada. Results were heterogeneous and descriptive in nature, consisting of cross-sectional designs, program descriptions, and clinical reviews. The findings represent only a few distinct interprofessional primary health care team models of care and multiple contributions from a small pool of researchers. Roles for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and mental health providers were identified. Ten studies identified either patient-reported outcomes or health-utilization outcomes. Overall, there was no consistent reporting of outcomes across studies, and outcomes specifically related to many interprofessional services were not captured. Although interprofessional, team-based approaches are supported at a policy and practice level, the concept of interprofessional primary health care for this population remains understudied and is challenged by differences in primary health care provision across the world, complexity in how the field is defined, as well as a lack of consistent reporting of the organizational attributes and processes that support interprofessional primary health care provision. CONCLUSIONS To fully realize the potential of interprofessional primary health care teams, health services research is needed to describe organizational attributes and processes, and evaluate interventions for this population. Engaging in this work will ultimately provide a more fulsome evidence base to support high-quality, interprofessional primary health care provision for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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- Nicole Bobbette
- 1School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada 2Department of Public Health Sciences & Psychiatry (Division of Developmental Disabilities), Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada 3School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada 4Health Learning, Research & Practice, Wolters Kluwer Health, Toronto, Canada
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Friedman C. Managed Care and Value-Based Payment: The Relationship Between Quality of Life Outcomes and Emergency Room Utilization. INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2021; 59:22-38. [PMID: 33543275 DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-59.1.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/22/2019] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Although Medicaid managed care is a growing service model, there is a limited evidence base regarding quality and value-based payment standards for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This study examined the relationship between emergency room utilization and quality of life outcomes. We analyzed secondary Personal Outcome Measures quality of life and emergency room utilization data from 251 people with IDD. According to our findings, people with IDD with continuity and security in their lives and/or who participated in the life of the community had fewer emergency room visits, regardless of their impairment severity or dual diagnosis status. As such, the number of emergency room visits needed, and the potential expenditures associated, may be reduced by focusing on quality outcomes.
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- Carli Friedman
- Carli Friedman, CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership
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Lim AG, Garriock J, Moody I, Frischtak H, Montayre J, Arroll B. Potentially inappropriate medicines for older adults with intellectual disability: Clinical implications from a medication audit. Australas J Ageing 2021; 40:e207-e214. [PMID: 33523552 DOI: 10.1111/ajag.12900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate medications that have the potential to be inappropriately prescribed for people with intellectual disability (ID) and to explore possible issues surrounding the potential harm that can result from the use of groups of medicines for people with ID who are ageing and living longer. METHODS An audit of medical case records of 350 patients under the care of an organisation in New Zealand was undertaken to examine existing medication profiles. RESULTS Of the 350 patients, 95% were prescribed at least five or more medicines, with 7% of patients have 10 or more medicines. Increasing prescriptions are evident for those 56 years old and above. CONCLUSIONS Medicines that may have been appropriate for people with intellectual disability when they were younger may have the potential to cause harm when they age. It is therefore important that monitoring and evaluation of medications for ageing individuals with intellectual disability are regularly undertaken.
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- Anecita Gigi Lim
- School of Nursing, The University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Health and Disability Sector, Spectrum Care, Auckland, New Zealand
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, NSW, Australia
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- Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Thalen M, Oorsouw WMWJ, Volkers KM, Taminiau EF, Embregts PJCM. Integrated Emotion‐Oriented Care for Older People With
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: Defining and Understanding Intervention Components of a Person‐Centered Approach. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2021. [DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Marloes Thalen
- Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences Tilburg University Tilburg The Netherlands
- Philadelphia Care Foundation Amersfoort The Netherlands
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- Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences Tilburg University Tilburg The Netherlands
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- Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences Tilburg University Tilburg The Netherlands
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- Tranzo, Tilburg School of Social and Behavioural Sciences Tilburg University Tilburg The Netherlands
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Bogenschutz M, Broda M, Lineberry S, Dinora P, Prohn S. Testing a Wellness Indicators Measure for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities a. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES NETWORK JOURNAL 2021; 2:85-103. [PMID: 35721389 PMCID: PMC9201682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often have health and wellness issues that are not as good as people without disabilities. States are required to monitor health and wellness for people with IDD who use many disability services. However, there are few ways to monitor wellness between states or at different points in time. In this study, we share a new model that states may use to monitor wellness of people with IDD. METHODS We used data from a survey called the National Core Indicators (NCI) to develop this model. First, we developed the model using our state's data. Then, after we found a model that worked well, we tested that model using the National Core Indicators from the entire U.S. RESULTS Our final model worked well in both our state NCI data and the national NCI data. This is important because policies at both levels can affect the services that people with disabilities can use. Our model had three parts: heart health, mental health, and behavioral wellness. These are described more in the paper. We also used statistics to test some factors that might predict outcomes related to heart health, mental health, and behavioral wellness. Age, sex, where someone lives, and level of intellectual disability were all good predictors of all three categories of wellness that we studied. IMPLICATIONS The model of wellness that we developed worked well but should be tested using data from other individual states. It is very important to know about health and wellness right now since the services people with disabilities can use are changing in many states. We think our model can help planners and advocates understand how services affect wellness in a way that is easy to compare from state to state and at different points in time.
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
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McCallion P, Shi J, Ferretti LA, McCarron M. Utilizing the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) to Understand the Aging of People Living in the Community with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Health (London) 2021. [DOI: 10.4236/health.2021.131005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Screening of Cognitive Changes in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Review. Brain Sci 2020; 10:brainsci10110848. [PMID: 33198271 PMCID: PMC7698112 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci10110848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: Screening and assessment of cognitive changes in adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), mainly Down Syndrome (DS), is crucial to offer appropriate services to their needs. We present a systematic review of the existing instruments assessing dementia, aiming to support researchers and clinicians’ best practice. Methods: Searches were carried out in the databases Web of Science; PubMed; PsycINFO in March 2019 and updated in October 2020. Studies were selected and examined if they: (1) focused on assessing age-related cognitive changes in persons with ID; (2) included adults and/or older adults; (3) included scales and batteries for cognitive assessment. Results: Forty-eight cross-sectional studies and twenty-seven longitudinal studies were selected representing a total sample of 6451 participants (4650 DS and 1801 with other ID). In those studies, we found 39 scales, questionnaires, and inventories, and 13 batteries for assessing cognitive and behavioural changes in adults with DS and other ID. Conclusion: The most used instrument completed by an informant or carer was the Dementia Questionnaire for Learning Disabilities (DLD), and its previous versions. We discuss the strengths and limitations of the instruments and outline recommendations for future use.
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Conrad E, Knowlden AP. A systematic review of obesity interventions targeting anthropometric changes in youth with intellectual disabilities. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2020; 24:398-417. [PMID: 30185105 PMCID: PMC10132941 DOI: 10.1177/1744629518796915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Due to the increased prevalence of obesity and disparity experienced by youth with intellectual disabilities, efforts to synthesize existing knowledge of interventions to attenuate obesity within this marginalized population is imperative. The purpose of this investigation is to systematically analyze interventions targeting anthropometric changes in youth with intellectual disabilities. A search of Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Educational Resources Information Center, Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online, and Psychological Information Database was conducted for the time frame of January 2006 to October 2016. Data extraction resulted in a total of 10 interventions that met inclusion criteria. Included studies mainly comprised participants having mild-to-moderate intellectual disability with diverse comorbidities. Five studies indicated significant positive outcomes in at least one anthropometric measure. The majority of programs utilized physical activity targeting individual-level change as the primary intervention modality. Weaknesses of the reviewed studies and inconclusive evidence indicate the need for additional research to gauge the effectiveness of interventions to treat obesity among youth with intellectual disabilities.
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Schaap FD, Dijkstra GJ, Reijneveld SA, Finnema EJ. Use of dementia care mapping in the care for older people with intellectual disabilities: A mixed-method study. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2020; 34:149-163. [PMID: 32812319 PMCID: PMC7818226 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12794] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Revised: 06/26/2020] [Accepted: 07/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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Background The ageing of people with intellectual disabilities, with associated morbidity like dementia, calls for new types of care. Person‐centred methods may support care staff in providing this, an example being Dementia Care Mapping (DCM). DCM has been shown to be feasible in ID‐care. We examined the experiences of ID‐professionals in using DCM. Methods We performed a mixed‐methods study, using quantitative data from care staff (N = 136) and qualitative data (focus‐groups, individual interviews) from care staff, group home managers and DCM‐in‐intellectual disabilities mappers (N = 53). Results DCM provided new insights into the behaviours of clients, enabled professional reflection and gave new knowledge and skills regarding dementia and person‐centred care. Appreciation of DCM further increased after the second cycle of application. Conclusion DCM is perceived as valuable in ID‐care. Further assessment is needed of its effectiveness in ID‐care with respect to quality of care, staff‐client interactions and job performance.
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- Feija D Schaap
- Research Group Living, Wellbeing and Care for Older People, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Sciences, Community and Occupational Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Living, Wellbeing and Care for Older People, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Sciences, Applied Health Research, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Community and Occupational Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Living, Wellbeing and Care for Older People, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Sciences, Nursing Research, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Bobbette N, Hamdani Y, Lunsky Y. Key Considerations for Providing Self-Management Support to Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. CURRENT DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40474-020-00207-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Friedman C. Social determinants of health, emergency department utilization, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Disabil Health J 2020; 14:100964. [PMID: 32727691 DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2020.100964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2020] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND People with intellectual and developmental disabilities' (IDD's) health is largely dependent on the government services they receive. Medicaid managed care has emerged as one mechanism used to provide services to people with disabilities in an attempt to reduce costs. In managed care, there has been an emphasis on reducing emergency department visits and hospital admissions in an effort to reduce expenditures. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine the impact social determinants of health -"conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks" (n.p.)1 - had on the emergency department utilization of people with IDD. METHODS We had the following research question: what is the relationship between social determinants and emergency department utilization (visits) among adults with IDD? To explore this research question, a negative binomial regression analysis was used with secondary social determinant outcomes data (from Personal Outcome Measures®) and emergency department visit data from a random sample of 251 people with IDD. We also examined relationships with participants' demographics. RESULTS Our findings revealed for every one unit increase in the number of social determinant outcomes present, there was a 7.97% decrease in emergency department visits. There were also significant relationships between emergency department visits, and complex support needs, intellectual disability level, primary communication method, and residence type. CONCLUSIONS Social determinants are critical to promote the quality of life and health equity of people with IDD.
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- Carli Friedman
- CQL
- the Council on Quality and Leadership, 100 West Road Suite 300, Towson, MD, 21204, USA.
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Alexander R, Ravi A, Barclay H, Sawhney I, Chester V, Malcolm V, Brolly K, Mukherji K, Zia A, Tharian R, Howell A, Lane T, Cooper V, Langdon PE. Guidance for the Treatment and Management of COVID-19 Among People with Intellectual Disabilities. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2020; 17:256-269. [PMID: 32837529 PMCID: PMC7307021 DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2020] [Revised: 05/04/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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The current COVID‐19 pandemic is a pressing world crisis and people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) are vulnerable due to disparity in healthcare provision and physical and mental health multimorbidity. While most people will develop mild symptoms upon contracting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), some will develop serious complications. The aim of this study is to present guidelines for the care and treatment of people with IDs during the COVID‐19 pandemic for both community teams providing care to people with IDs and inpatient psychiatric settings. The guidelines cover specific issues associated with hospital passports, individual COVID‐19 care plans, the important role of families and carers, capacity to make decisions, issues associated with social distancing, ceiling of care/treatment escalation plans, mental health and challenging behavior, and caring for someone suspected of contracting or who has contracted SARS‐CoV‐2 within community or inpatient psychiatric settings. We have proposed that the included conditions recommended by Public Health England to categorize someone as high risk of severe illness due to COVID‐19 should also include mental health and challenging behavior. There are specific issues associated with providing care to people with IDs and appropriate action must be taken by care providers to ensure that disparity of healthcare is addressed during the COVID‐19 pandemic. We recognize that our guidance is focused upon healthcare delivery in England and invite others to augment our guidance for use in other jurisdictions.
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- Regi Alexander
- Little Plumstead Hospital, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Norwich UK.,University of Hertfordshire Hatfield United Kingdom
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- Bowlers Green, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Hatfield UK
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- Little Plumstead Hospital, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Norwich UK
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- Lexden Hospital, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Colchester UK
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- Little Plumstead Hospital, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Norwich UK
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- Little Plumstead Hospital, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Norwich UK
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- Little Plumstead Hospital, Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Norwich UK
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- Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Hatfield UK
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- Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Hatfield UK
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- Hellesdon Hospital, Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Norwich UK
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- ReseArch in DevelopmentAl NeuropsychiaTry (RADiANT) Norwich UK
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- ReseArch in DevelopmentAl NeuropsychiaTry (RADiANT) Norwich UK
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- Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR) University of Warwick Coventry UK.,Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Worcester UK.,Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust, Coventry UK
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Kovačič T, Kovačič M, Ovsenik R, Zurc J. The impact of multicomponent programmes on balance and fall reduction in adults with intellectual disabilities: a randomised trial. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2020; 64:381-394. [PMID: 32196804 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2018] [Revised: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND One challenge a modern society faces is this: providing those vulnerable and ageing groups of adults who have intellectual disabilities with appropriate support for improving static and dynamic balance. Balance is a crucial component of physical fitness and, consequently, of fall reduction and prevention. The aim of the present randomised controlled trial was to evaluate the efficacy, after 16 weeks, that three different Special Olympics physical activity programmes had on balance and on fall reduction in adults with intellectual disabilities. METHOD A convenience sample of 150 persons with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities was recruited from the accessible Special Olympics Slovenia population of physically inactive adults with intellectual disabilities. The sample was randomised to the experimental group 1 (multicomponent balance-specific exercise programme group with additional workshops on such social gerontology topics as active and healthy ageing; N = 50), the experimental group 2 (multicomponent wellness programme group; N = 50) and a control group (regular Special Olympics athletic training; N = 50). RESULTS Significant differences were found between groups in the balance scores throughout the study period and in the ability to decrease fall frequency. CONCLUSIONS Balance assessment is a high predictor of frequency of falls, and among adults with intellectual disabilities, it significantly correlates with exercise. The results indicate that a multicomponent balance-specific exercise programme with a significant sociogerontological component on active ageing could be a useful intervention for intellectually disabled adults who have poor balance and who experience frequent falls.
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- T Kovačič
- Alma Mater Europaea - European Centre Maribor, Health programs, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Štore Steel Limited, Research and Development, Štore, Slovenia
- Laboratory for Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- College of Industrial Engineering, Celje, Slovenia
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- Alma Mater Europaea - European Centre Maribor, Health programs, Maribor, Slovenia
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- JSPS International Research Fellow, Graduate School of Education, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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Chronic Health Conditions in Aging Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17093126. [PMID: 32365862 PMCID: PMC7246565 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17093126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/27/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Life expectancy of people with intellectual disability (ID) has increased in recent decades. However, there is little evidence of whether these extra years of life are spent in good health. The aim of this study, conducted in Spain, is to obtain information about the prevalence of chronic health conditions in people with ID over the age of 44 and compare it with that of their peers without disability. Twenty health conditions were analyzed in 1040 people with ID and 12,172 people without ID through a study of their prevalence. The findings show that chronic constipation, urinary incontinence, thyroid disorders and obesity are the most prevalent chronic diseases among individuals with ID. In addition, this population group suffers these health conditions more frequently than older adults without ID. Detection and early intervention in these health conditions will improve adequate access to social health services and subsequent treatment of aging adults with ID.
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Hussain R, Wark S, Janicki MP, Parmenter T, Knox M. Multimorbidity in older people with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2020; 33:1234-1244. [PMID: 32307771 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2019] [Revised: 02/24/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND There is paucity of research from Australia about comorbidity in older people with intellectual disability (PwID). This paper examines the burden of chronic diseases and associated sociodemographic correlates in a cohort of PwID aged 60+. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was used with community-dwelling older PwID in urban/rural regions of two Australian states. Recruitment was undertaken via a multi-prong approach and each subject (N = 391; 236 urban/155 rural) personally interviewed. RESULTS Findings show older PwID experience considerable multimorbidity (X = 3.8; 53.5% had 2-6 conditions). Conditions included arthritis (40%), diabetes (26%), cardiovascular diseases (23.6%), asthma (16.1%), carcinomas (10.0%) and mental health disorders (34.5%). CONCLUSIONS There was significant multimorbidity in older PwID, with evolution of life trajectories of select conditions associated with socioeconomic disadvantage and heath facility access barriers. Greater scrutiny of progressive health debilitation leading into older age and increased engagement by healthcare systems is required earlier in the lives of PwID.
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- Rafat Hussain
- Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia
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- University of New England, Armidale, NSW, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Pharmacist interventions for persons with intellectual disabilities: A scoping review. Res Social Adm Pharm 2020; 17:257-272. [PMID: 32276871 DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2020.03.009] [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: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 02/07/2020] [Accepted: 03/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) often have complex health needs due to the development of multiple comorbidities. Given the higher associated use of problematic medications, such as antipsychotics, and polypharmacy, persons with ID may be particularly vulnerable to adverse side effects. With their medication expertise, pharmacists have the potential to address medication related challenges experienced by this population. OBJECTIVE Explore what is known about the care pharmacists provide to persons with ID. DESIGN Following Arksey and O'Malley's 5-stage framework for scoping reviews, searches of the PubMed (MEDLINE), Ovid EMBASE, Ovid International Pharmaceutical Abstracts, Scopus and APA PsycINFO databases were conducted in January 2019 with no limits on publication date. Studies of participants diagnosed with ID or healthcare providers/caregivers of persons with ID that referenced a pharmacist care intervention were included. Studies with non-human populations and editorials, commentaries, letters to the editor or discussion papers were excluded. RESULTS Twenty-six studies were included in the review. Seventy-six pharmacist care interventions were identified in cognitive pharmacy services (n = 46); educational and advisory services (n = 20); and medication prescription processing (n = 10). Fifty-one outcomes were referenced including drug-related interventions (n = 14), drug related problems (n = 9), cost/time-effectiveness (n = 7), secondary symptoms (n = 6), other outcomes (n = 5), general medication usage (n = 4), caregiver and healthcare team satisfaction levels (n = 3), and educational/knowledge (n = 3). CONCLUSION Pharmacists perform a variety of health care services to persons with ID but the impact of these interventions cannot be accurately measured due to a lack of: 1) universal definitions for ID; 2) reporting of multifactorial conditions contributing to a spectrum of ID severity; and 3) standardized reporting of ID-specific outcomes. Addressing these gaps is necessary for the development of a comprehensive evidence base regarding pharmacist involvement for medication challenges in persons with ID.
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Friedman C, Rizzolo MC, Spassiani NA. The Impact of Organizational Supports on the Person‐Centered Health of People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Age-friendly communities for older persons with intellectual disabilities. QUALITY IN AGEING AND OLDER ADULTS 2019. [DOI: 10.1108/qaoa-11-2018-0058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Purpose
The life expectancy for persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) has increased significantly, resulting in an increasing number of aging persons with ID. To promote healthy and active aging of persons with ID, discussions on new initiatives to design age-friendly communities have begun at local and international levels. The purpose of this paper, a qualitative research study, is to identify features of an age-friendly community, and facilitators and barriers from the perspectives of older adults with mild ID and their caregivers who live in the city of Winnipeg in Canada.
Design/methodology/approach
Seven older persons with mild ID were interviewed, and 15 caregivers participated in focus group discussions. All participants were asked questions about features of community living and their experiences in eight broad topic areas (i.e. transportation, housing, social participation, respect and social inclusion, opportunities for community involvement, communication and information, community support and healthcare services, and outdoor spaces and buildings).
Findings
The results indicated that many of the current features of the city of Winnipeg do not adequately address the needs of aging persons with ID; specifically, participants revealed that issues related to accessibility, social participation, social disrespect and inclusion, and lack of resources were important barriers to independence.
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The findings will increase awareness of the needs of aging persons with ID and inform programme planning, service delivery, coordination of community-based services and policies to support healthy and active aging for this vulnerable population.
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Bobbette N, Donnelly C, Ufholz LA, Duggan J, Weatherbed E. Interprofessional team-based primary health care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: a scoping review protocol. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 17:2506-2516. [PMID: 31290791 DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This review aims to examine the state of the evidence for interprofessional team-based primary health care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. INTRODUCTION Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities have complex health needs, as well as experience health service inequities. Interprofessional primary healthcare teams offer access to comprehensive primary health care and are recommended as an approach to improve the health of this population. At present, limited information is available regarding what services interprofessional primary healthcare teams provide and how services are evaluated specific to the care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. INCLUSION CRITERIA This review will consider all studies that reference individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are 18 years and over. It will consider all studies that refer to interprofessional healthcare provision within a primary healthcare team context. Interprofessional care is the term that will be used to describe services provided by interprofessional health providers (e.g. nurses, dietitians, social workers) in these teams. Work completed by physicians and nurses within traditional general practices will be excluded. METHODS This review will be conducted according to the JBI methodology for scoping reviews. It will consider quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods study designs for inclusion. In addition, systematic reviews, program descriptions, clinical reviews and opinion papers will be considered. The review will consider all studies published since 2000 in English or French. All duplicates will be removed from identified citations. A data extraction tool will assist reviewers to identify and synthesize findings from selected papers.
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- Nicole Bobbette
- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- Health Learning, Research & Practice, Wolters Kluwer Health, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
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Navas P, Llorente S, García L, Tassé MJ, Havercamp SM. Improving healthcare access for older adults with intellectual disability: What are the needs? JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2019; 32:1453-1464. [PMID: 31192529 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12639] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 04/29/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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This qualitative study was carried out in Spain with the aim of identifying the changes that the health system should make to improve healthcare access for older adults with intellectual disability. Three hundred and sixty-nine family members and professionals expressed their opinion on how healthcare access could be improved. Participants responded to two open-ended questions included in a general survey about the health status of older individuals with intellectual disability. Most informants were women and professionals who had known the person with intellectual disability for more than 12 months. A system of categories, which showed good inter-rater agreement, was developed to analyse participants' written responses. Both family members and professionals emphasized the need to improve disability training for healthcare practitioners and highlighted the urgent need for flexibility in the structure of a healthcare system that currently overlooks the specific needs of this vulnerable population.
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- Patricia Navas
- Department of Personality, Assessment and Psychological Treatment, University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain.,Institute on Community Integration (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute on Community Integration (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Institute on Community Integration (INICO), University of Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain
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- Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.,Nisonger Center - UCEDD, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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- Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.,Nisonger Center - UCEDD, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
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Bauer A, Taggart L, Rasmussen J, Hatton C, Owen L, Knapp M. Access to health care for older people with intellectual disability: a modelling study to explore the cost-effectiveness of health checks. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:706. [PMID: 31174506 PMCID: PMC6556058 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6912-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Background Whilst people with intellectual disability grow older, evidence has emerged internationally about the largely unmet health needs of this specific ageing population. Health checks have been implemented in some countries to address those health inequalities. Evaluations have focused on measuring process outcomes due to challenges measuring quality of life outcomes. In addition, the cost-effectiveness is currently unknown. As part of a national guideline for this population we sought to explore the likely cost-effectiveness of annual health checks in England. Methods Decision-analytical Markov modelling was used to estimate the cost-effectiveness of a strategy, in which health checks were provided for older people with intellectual disability, when compared with standard care. The approach we took was explorative. Individual models were developed for a selected range of health conditions, which had an expected high economic impact and for which sufficient evidence was available for the modelling. In each of the models, hypothetical cohorts were followed from 40 yrs. of age until death. The outcome measure was cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY) gained. Incremental cost-effectiveness ratios (ICER) were calculated. Costs were assessed from a health provider perspective and expressed in 2016 GBP. Costs and QALYs were discounted at 3.5%. We carried out probabilistic sensitivity analysis. Data from published studies as well as expert opinion informed parameters. Results Health checks led to a mean QALY gain of 0.074 (95% CI 0.072 to 0.119); and mean incremental costs of £4787 (CI 95% 4773 to 5017). For a threshold of £30,000 per QALY, health checks were not cost-effective (mean ICER £85,632; 95% CI 82,762 to 131,944). Costs of intervention needed to reduce from £258 to under £100 per year in order for health checks to be cost-effective. Conclusion Whilst findings need to be considered with caution as the model was exploratory in that it was based on assumptions to overcome evidence gaps, they suggest that the way health systems deliver care for vulnerable populations might need to be re-examined. The work was carried out as part of a national guideline and informed recommendations about system changes to achieve more equal health care provisions. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-019-6912-0) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Annette Bauer
- Personal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, London, England, WC2A 2AE, UK.
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- Institute of Nursing & Health Research, Ulster University, N Ireland, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, UK
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- Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), 30 Euston Square, London, England, NW1 2FB, UK
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- Centre for Disability Research, Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, England, LA1 4YG, UK
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- National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, 10 Spring Gardens, London, England, SW1A 2BU, UK
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- Personal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, London, England, WC2A 2AE, UK
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Axmon A, Björkman M, Ahlström G. Hospital readmissions among older people with intellectual disability in comparison with the general population. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2019; 63:593-602. [PMID: 30734976 PMCID: PMC6850197 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Revised: 01/07/2019] [Accepted: 01/08/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Older people with intellectual disability have high multimorbidity and poor physical and mental health compared with the general population. Consequently, they have a greater need for health care. Hospital readmissions may be an indicator of the quality of health care. However, so far, only a few studies have investigated this outcome in populations of people with intellectual disability. None has focused on older people. METHOD We identified a cohort of people with intellectual disability aged 55+ years and alive at the end of 2012 (n = 7936). Moreover, we established a reference cohort from the general population, one-to-one matched by sex and year of birth. Data on hospital visits during the period 2002-2012 were collected from the Swedish National Patient Register. Readmissions were defined as unplanned visits with the same diagnosis occurring within 30 days of discharge and with no planned visit for the same diagnosis during this time. RESULTS Compared with the general population, people with intellectual disability had increased risk of readmissions for diseases of the nervous system [relative risk (RR) 2.62], respiratory system (RR 1.48), digestive system (RR 1.40) and musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (RR 2.10). Within these diagnostic groups, increased risks were found for arthropathies (RR 3.73), disorders of gallbladder, biliary tract and pancreas (RR 1.78), other diseases of intestines (RR 1.30), and other forms of heart disease (RR 1.23). Decreased risk of readmissions was found for mental and behavioural disorders (RR 0.78) and diseases of the circulatory system (RR 0.64). CONCLUSIONS The increased risk for readmissions related to diseases of the nervous and musculoskeletal systems has a clear relation to the prevalence of comorbidities in these areas. People with intellectual disability often also have inborn limitations and damages in these systems which with time lead to complications and risk for diseases, which can be difficult to discover. The increased risk for readmissions for disease of the respiratory system, together with the already known increased prevalence of such diagnoses and their occurrence as a cause for death, warrants further investigations and considerations of potential preventive measures. The pattern of readmissions among older people with intellectual disability cannot be explained solely by a higher prevalence of disorders in this group. Our finding of increased risks for readmissions for diseases in the digestive system could be interpreted as communication problems, which sometimes result in too rapid discharges and their consequential early readmissions.
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- A. Axmon
- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of MedicineLund UniversityLundSweden
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of MedicineLund UniversityLundSweden
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- The Swedish Medical Institute for Adult Persons with Intellectual DisabilityIggesundSweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of MedicineLund UniversityLundSweden
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Blaskowitz MG, Hernandez B, Scott PW. Predictors of Emergency Room and Hospital Utilization Among Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 2019; 57:127-145. [PMID: 30920909 DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-57.2.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Emergency room (ER) and hospital utilization among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are significant contributors to rising healthcare costs. This study identifies predictors of utilization among 597 adults with IDD. Using a retrospective survey of medical charts, descriptive statistics and logistic regressions were conducted. Individual-level risk factors for ER utilization included age, number of chronic health conditions, a diagnosis of cerebral palsy or neurological disorder, mental illness, and polypharmacy. Environmental predictors included community-based supported living. Hospitalization predictors included age and number of chronic illnesses. People residing in group homes were less likely to be admitted. This study found risk factors unique to individuals with IDD that should be addressed with tailored interventions as states transition to Medicaid managed care.
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- Meghan G Blaskowitz
- Meghan G. Blaskowitz, Duquesne University, Department of Occupational Therapy; Brigida Hernandez, YAI Network; and Paul W. Scott, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Health and Community Systems
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- Meghan G. Blaskowitz, Duquesne University, Department of Occupational Therapy; Brigida Hernandez, YAI Network; and Paul W. Scott, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Health and Community Systems
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- Meghan G. Blaskowitz, Duquesne University, Department of Occupational Therapy; Brigida Hernandez, YAI Network; and Paul W. Scott, University of Pittsburgh, Department of Health and Community Systems
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Schaap FD, Dijkstra GJ, Stewart RE, Finnema EJ, Reijneveld SA. Effects of Dementia Care Mapping on well-being and quality of life of older people with intellectual disability: A quasi-experimental study. JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2019; 32:849-860. [PMID: 30868692 PMCID: PMC6849613 DOI: 10.1111/jar.12576] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2018] [Revised: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 01/23/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Background The ageing of people with intellectual disability, accompanied with consequences like dementia, challenges intellectual disability‐care staff and creates a need for supporting methods, with Dementia Care Mapping (DCM) as a promising possibility. This study examined the effect of DCM on the quality of life of older people with intellectual disability. Methods We performed a quasi‐experimental study in 23 group homes for older people with intellectual disability in the Netherlands, comparing DCM (n = 113) with care‐as‐usual (CAU; n = 111). Using three measures, we assessed the staff‐reported quality of life of older people with intellectual disability. Results DCM achieved no significantly better or worse quality of life than CAU. Effect sizes varied from 0.01 to −0.22. Adjustments for covariates and restriction of analyses to people with dementia yielded similar results. Conclusion The finding that DCM does not increase quality of life of older people with intellectual disability contradicts previous findings and deserves further study.
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- Feija D Schaap
- Research Group Living, Wellbeing and Care for Older People, NHL University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands.,Department of Health Sciences, Community & Occupational Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Applied Health Research, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Community & Occupational Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Research Group Living, Wellbeing and Care for Older People, NHL University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Sciences, Community & Occupational Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Axmon A, Ahlström G, Sandberg M. Falls resulting in health care among older people with intellectual disability in comparison with the general population. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH : JIDR 2019; 63:193-204. [PMID: 30407691 PMCID: PMC7379981 DOI: 10.1111/jir.12564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Revised: 09/25/2018] [Accepted: 10/21/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Falls are common among older people with intellectual disability (ID) and are also a major contributor to injuries in this population. Yet, fall characteristics have only been sparsely studied, and the results are inconsistent. The aim of the present study was to investigate type of falls, places where they occurred and activities that caused them, as well as health outcomes and health utilisation patterns after falls, among older people with ID in comparison with their age peers in the general population. METHODS We established an administrative cohort of people with ID aged 55 years, or more, and alive at the end of 2012 (ID cohort; n = 7936). A cohort from the general population, one-to-one matched by sex and year of birth, was used as referents. Data regarding fall-induced health care episodes in inpatient and outpatient specialist care were collected from the National Patient Register for the period 2002-2012. RESULTS With the exception of falls from one level to another (i.e. fall on and from stairs and steps, ladder and scaffolding; fall from, out of or through building or structure; fall from tree or cliff and diving or jumping into water; or other fall from one level to another), people in the ID cohort were more likely to fall and fall more often than those in the general population cohort. Falls during a vital activity (e.g. attending to personal hygiene or eating) were twice as common among people with ID compared with the general population. When falling, people with ID were more likely to injure their head and legs but less likely to sustain injuries to the thorax and elbow/forearm. They were more likely to have superficial injuries, open wounds and fractures but less likely to have dislocations, sprain and strains. Fall-related health care visits among people with ID were more likely to be in inpatient care and be unplanned. People with ID were also more likely than those in the general population to have a readmission within 30 days. CONCLUSIONS People with ID are more likely to require specialist care after a fall and also more likely to obtain injuries to the head, compared with the general population. This is important to consider when taking preventive measures to reduce falls and fall-related injuries.
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- A. Axmon
- Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of MedicineLund UniversityLundSweden
- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of MedicineLund UniversityLundSweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of MedicineLund UniversityLundSweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of MedicineLund UniversityLundSweden
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Doody O, Bailey ME. Understanding pain physiology and its application to person with intellectual disability. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2019; 23:5-18. [PMID: 28502222 DOI: 10.1177/1744629517708680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The issue of pain warrants attention as, by virtue of having an intellectual disability, a person may have associated medical or physical conditions and associated factors increasing their risk of pain disorders. People with intellectual disability experiencing pain need to be provided with the best possible care. The focus of this article is on the exploration of pain: physiology and types; manifestations and responses in the context of intellectual disability in order to promote effective, knowledgeable assessment and management of pain for this client group. Pain is a subjective, complex, physiological and psychological phenomenon that can be acute or chronic and may be classified according to its cause. Within the experience of pain, the concept of total pain describes the physical, psychological, social and spiritual factors that influence the experience of pain.
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Heller T. Bridging Aging and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in Research, Policy, and Practice. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Tamar Heller
- Department of Disability and Human Development; University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago IL USA
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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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Friedman C, Spassiani NA. Community-Based Dietician Services for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. JOURNAL OF POLICY AND PRACTICE IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES 2018. [DOI: 10.1111/jppi.12253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- School of Health & Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University; Sighthill Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Appelgren M, Bahtsevani C, Persson K, Borglin G. Nurses' experiences of caring for patients with intellectual developmental disorders: a systematic review using a meta-ethnographic approach. BMC Nurs 2018; 17:51. [PMID: 30524202 PMCID: PMC6276187 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-018-0316-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Research suggests that registered nurses (RNs) do not feel adequately prepared to support patients with intellectual disability disorder (IDD). This is unsurprising, as few European health sciences curricula include undergraduate and graduate training courses in IDD. As RNs are often in the front line of care, eliciting in-depth knowledge about how they experience nursing this group of patients is vital. Our aim in this study was to develop a conceptual understanding about RNs' experiences of nursing patients with IDD. METHOD We undertook a systematic review and meta-ethnography to synthesise qualitative research studies found in PubMed, CINAHL, PsycINFO, ERIC databases and by manual searching to identify additional studies. We condensed translatable second-order constructs, and developed an idiomatic translation. Finally, we formulated line of argument (LOA) syntheses to capture the core of the idiomatic translations. RESULTS We included eighteen published studies from eight countries involving 190 RNs. The RNs' experience of nursing patients with IDD were reflected in 14 LOAs. Six of these reflected a tentatively more distinctive and at times unique conceptualisation of RNs' experience of nursing this group of patients. The remaining eight LOAs represented a conceptualisation of nursing per se, a conceptualisation of nursing that was interpreted as a universal experience regardless of context and patient group. CONCLUSION Lack of awareness and knowledge are likely breeding grounds for the 'otherness' that still surrounds this group of patients. In encounters between patients and RNs, focusing on the person behind the disability label could be one way to secure relevant nursing care for patients with IDD. Undertaking appropriate under- and postgraduate education alongside the implementation of nursing models focusing on patient-centred care would help RNs in reducing the health and care inequalities this group of patients still face. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO 2017: CRD42017077703.
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- Marie Appelgren
- 1Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, SE-205 06 Malmö, Sweden
- City of Malmö, Borough Administration Operation Support Management, SE-205 80 Malmö, Sweden
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- 1Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, SE-205 06 Malmö, Sweden
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- 1Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, SE-205 06 Malmö, Sweden
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- 1Department of Care Science, Faculty of Health and Society, Malmö University, SE-205 06 Malmö, Sweden
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AlMutairi H, O'Dwyer M, McCarron M, McCallion P, Henman MC. The use of proton pump inhibitors among older adults with intellectual disability: A cross sectional observational study. Saudi Pharm J 2018; 26:1012-1021. [PMID: 30416357 PMCID: PMC6218847 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsps.2018.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2017] [Accepted: 05/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Older people with Intellectual Disability (ID) have a high prevalence of gastrointestinal conditions such as Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD). However, despite this, information about treatment, in particular the use of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs), in this population is sparse and limited. OBJECTIVE To investigate the prevalence and pattern of PPI use among older people with ID. METHOD Data on PPI use and key demographics was analysed from Wave 2 (2013/2014) of IDS-TILDA, a nationally representative longitudinal study of 677 participants aged 40 years and above in Ireland. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analyses and binary logistic regression were carried out. RESULTS Just over a quarter, 27.9% (n = 189), of participants reported use of PPIs, and 53.4% (n = 101) were female. The largest proportion of PPI users (53.4%) were aged between 50 and 64 yrs. Most of the PPIs were used in maximum doses (66.7%). However only 43.9% of PPI users had an indication for PPI use (GORD, stomach ulcer or/and an NSAID use), and further 13.2% were also taking an antiplatelet agent. Use among those in residential care homes (54.3%) was much higher than for those living independently or with family (7%). PPI use among those who have severe/profound ID was 25% higher than those with mild ID. Information about the length of PPI use was missing for 31.2%, but of those with data, just over half recorded using the PPIs for more than a year. Apart from an indication, the factors associated with PPI use were older ages (≥50 years), severe/profound level of ID. CONCLUSION PPI use among older people with intellectual disability is prevalent and frequently long term, often without a clear indication. PPI use especially among those with severe/profound ID and those who live in residential care homes, could predispose these individuals to additional comorbidities and in order to avoid inappropriate long term of use regular review is required.
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- Hadiah AlMutairi
- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Friedman C, Feldner HA. Physical Therapy Services for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: The Role of Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Service Waivers. Phys Ther 2018; 98:844-854. [PMID: 30010974 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzy082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Accepted: 04/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Care and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in natural community contexts are increasing. Many people with IDD use physical therapy services to support their community participation. Medicaid Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) 1915(c) waivers are the largest providers of long-term services and supports for people with IDD. However, little is known about physical therapy provision under this program. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare the operational definitions of physical therapy service under the HCBS 1915(c) waiver system and to describe projected physical therapy service utilization, spending, and reimbursement for people with IDD across states. DESIGN This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. METHODS This study analyzed fiscal year 2015 HCBS IDD waivers from across the nation (N = 111), focusing on physical therapy utilization (total projected spending, total participants, reimbursement rates, and average annual service provision per participant). Service definitions were also analyzed to determine trends across waivers. RESULTS Fifty-one waivers (45.9%) provided 61 different types of physical therapy services in fiscal year 2015. States utilized waivers to provide long-term remedial care rather than the acute short-term physical therapy. HCBS waiver physical therapy services were often provided in participants' homes and communities to expand physical therapy access and secure the benefits of providing physical therapy services in natural environments. Although most states have adopted similar definitions of physical therapy service, procedures and services vary. LIMITATIONS Medicaid HCBS waivers are state projections made to the federal government rather than actual utilization data. CONCLUSIONS Physical therapy service definitions, projected service utilization, spending, and reimbursement for people with IDD who use Medicaid HCBS waivers vary greatly between states. Physical therapy may be utilized less than expected given the reported benefits for people with IDD.
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- Carli Friedman
- The Council on Quality and Leadership, Towson, MD 21204 (USA)
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- Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Salomon C, Bellamy J, Evans E, Reid R, Hsu M, Teasdale S, Trollor J. 'Get Healthy!' A physical activity and nutrition program for older adults with intellectual disability: pilot study protocol. Pilot Feasibility Stud 2018; 4:144. [PMID: 30151237 PMCID: PMC6109457 DOI: 10.1186/s40814-018-0333-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Older adults with intellectual disability have high rates of lifestyle-related illness yet remain poorly engaged in physical activity and nutrition interventions. There is a need to clarify what types of healthy lifestyle interventions are feasible and effective to implement in this population and how outcome measures can best be tracked. This paper describes the pilot feasibility study protocol for implementing a 12-week physical activity and healthy eating program, 'Get Healthy!' with older adults with intellectual disability. METHODS The primary study aims are to assess the feasibility of implementing and monitoring the 'Get Healthy!' program with adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability, aged 40 years and over, and their carers. Secondary study aims are to assess the impact of the intervention across the following parametres: body mass index, waist circumference, cardiovascular fitness, physical activity (amount and intensity) and sedentary behaviours, resting blood pressure, functional strength/capacity, dietary intake (energy intake, food group consumption and diet quality), dietary and physical activity knowledge, and quality of life. Between 8 and 10 participants in total will be recruited into the 12-week program that will be run in metropolitan NSW, Australia. A combination of objective and subjective measures will be used to assess program feasibility and impact at set timepoints (baseline, mid and end-program). DISCUSSION Results from the feasibility pilot will be used to refine the study methodology and 'Get Healthy!' program content for future use in a sufficiently powered trial. Findings may be of interest to a broad range of disability and allied health workers engaged in supporting and monitoring healthy lifestyle change in adults with intellectual disability. TRIAL REGISTRATION ACTRN: ACTRN12618000349246. Registered March 8, 2018- Retrospectively registered, UTN: U1111-1209-3132.
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- Carmela Salomon
- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, 34 Botany St, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, 2052 Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, 34 Botany St, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, 2052 Australia
- Department of Exercise Physiology, School of Medical Sciences, Wallace Wurth Level 2, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, 2052 Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, 34 Botany St, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, 2052 Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, 34 Botany St, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, 2052 Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, 34 Botany St, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, 2052 Australia
- The Boden Institute of Obesity, Nutrition, Exercise & Eating Disorders, The University of Sydney, Sydney, 2006 Australia
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- Keeping the Body in Mind Program, South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, 26 Llandaff Street, Bondi Junction, 2022 Australia
- School of Psychiatry, UNSW, Hospital Road, Randwick, 2013 Australia
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- Department of Developmental Disability Neuropsychiatry, 34 Botany St, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, 2052 Australia
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Heller T, Scott HM, Janicki MP. Caregiving, intellectual disability, and dementia: Report of the Summit Workgroup on Caregiving and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA (NEW YORK, N. Y.) 2018; 4:272-282. [PMID: 30090847 PMCID: PMC6078103 DOI: 10.1016/j.trci.2018.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION A specially commissioned working group produced a report on caregiving, intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), and dementia for the National Institutes of Health-located National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers. METHODS Experts in caregiving, dementia, and IDDs examined the current state of research, policy, and practice related to caregiving and supports; identified the similarities and dissimilarities between IDD-related care and services and the general population affected by dementia; and considered how these findings might contribute to the conversation on developing a dementia care research and services development agenda. RESULTS Five major areas related to programs and caregiving were assessed: (1) challenges of dementia; (2) family caregiving interventions; (3) supportive care settings; (4) effects of diversity; and (5) bridging service networks of aging and disability. DISCUSSION Recommendations included increasing supports for caregivers of adults with IDDs and dementia; increasing research on community living settings and including caregivers of persons with IDDs in dementia research; acknowledging cultural values and practice diversity in caregiving; increasing screening for dementia and raising awareness; and leveraging integration of aging and disability networks.
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- Tamar Heller
- Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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