A5031942118- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Physical Activity and Health
- Children's Physical and Motor Development
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Diabetes Management and Education
University of Glasgow
2016-2025
University College London
1993-2024
University of Edinburgh
2024
Gartnavel General Hospital
2004-2021
Institute of Mental Health
2013-2019
University of Ulster
2004-2015
Royal Victoria Hospital
2004-2015
Glasgow Centre for Population Health
2011
Great Ormond Street Hospital
1993-1997
Newham University Hospital
1994
Abstract Background Obesity has a negative impact upon mortality and morbidity. Studies report that obesity is more prevalent in individuals with Down syndrome than intellectual disabilities (ID) not associated syndrome. However, there have been no studies using methodology of matched comparison groups findings from previous are contradictory. Methods A detailed method was used to identify all adults ID Leicestershire. Individuals were invited participate medical examination – included...
Abstract Background In the UK , general practitioners/family physicians receive pay for performance on management of long‐term conditions, according to best‐practice indicators. Method Management conditions was compared between 721 adults with intellectual disabilities and population ( n = 764,672). Prevalence determined, associated factors were investigated via logistic regression analyses. Results Adults received significantly poorer all 38/57 (66.7%) Achievement high (75.1%–100%) only...
Programs to change health behaviours have been identified as one way reduce inequalities experienced by disadvantaged groups. The objective of this study was examine the effectiveness a behaviour programme increase walking and sedentary adults with intellectual disabilities.We used cluster randomised controlled design recruited participants over 18 years old not regularly involved in physical activity from disabilities community-based organisations. Assessments were carried out blind...
Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) may be at higher risk of COVID-19 death. We compared infection, severe mortality, case fatality and excess deaths, among adults with, without, ID.Adults ID in Scotland's Census, 2011, a 5% sample other adults, were linked to test results, hospitalisation data deaths (24 January 2020-15 August 2020). report crude rates infection (hospitalisation/death), fatality; age-standardised, sex-standardised deprivation-standardised mortality ratios; annual...
Background Studies on avoidable mortality in adults with intellectual disabilities are limited, as studies causes of death. Objectives We aimed to quantify rates, and causes, identify factors (i.e., age, sex, Scottish Index Multiple Deprivation (SIMD)) related disabilities. Design A record linkage national cohort study. Setting or without co-occurring autism, aged 25+ years a randomly selected comparison group autism identified from Scotland’s Census, 2011. Census records were linked the...
Background Obesity is a major public health concern internationally and this study aimed to measure the prevalence of obesity in adults with intellectual disabilities comparison general population data, examine factors associated obesity. Methods This was cross‐sectional all disabilities, defined geographical area, context primary care screening programme. A total 945 were involved, whom living community. Body mass index (BMI), demographic characteristics, socio‐economic deprivation, level...
Abstract Background People with intellectual disabilities (IDs) have a higher level of health needs, which is unmet, compared the general population. Health screening can detect unmet but it unknown whether effects beneficial outcomes in longer term. IDs are reliant on management by proxy and there many potential access barriers that may prevent needs identified at from subsequently being met. This study aims to determine gains be detected 1 year after programme specific adults IDs. Methods...
Adults with intellectual disabilities experience high rates of obesity. Despite this higher risk, there is little evidence on the effectiveness weight-loss interventions for adults and The present study examined TAKE 5 multi-component intervention. obesity were invited using specialist disability services to participate in study. Obesity was defined as a BMI 30 kg/m 2 or greater. included daily energy-deficit diet 2510 kJ (600 kcal), achieved via personalised dietary prescription....
Background Lack of regular physical activity is globally one the most significant risks to health. The main aims this study were describe types and levels undertaken by adults with intellectual disabilities, investigate factors predicting low activity. Materials Methods Interviews conducted a community‐based sample disabilities ( n = 433) at two time points. Data hypothesized be predictive collected 1. Descriptive data on frequency intensity, actual level participation in activities 2....
Background Carers can have a significant impact supporting people with intellectual disabilities to make healthy lifestyle choices. This study examines carers’ training needs on diet and physical activity. Methods A cross‐sectional survey was undertaken of the knowledge perceptions carers adults disabilities. An interviewer administered questionnaire used examine carer public health recommendations activity; benefits diets activity levels; views barriers change experienced by individuals...
To investigate mortality in adults with intellectual disabilities: rates, causes, place, demographic and clinical predictors.
<ns3:p>Background Aggressive challenging behaviour is prevalent in adults with an intellectual disability and associated over-medication, physical ill-health psychiatric hospitalisation. We urgently need interventions that can moderate this improve quality of life population. report on the development modelling a 7-module tailored manualised psychological intervention to support who display aggressive community settings (hence referred as PETAL therapy). Method The therapy was designed...
Objectives To investigate hospitalisation rates for the ambulatory care-sensitive conditions of epilepsy, asthma and insulin-dependent diabetes in school-aged children young people with intellectual disabilities comparison their peers. Design Record-linkage cohort study. Scotland’s Pupil Census, 2008–2013, was used to identify pupils without linked Prescribing Information Service diabetes, Scottish Morbidity Records-01 hospital admissions. Setting The general child population Scotland....