A5055825534- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Elder Abuse and Neglect
- Disability Rights and Representation
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Disability Education and Employment
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Labor Movements and Unions
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Higher Education Learning Practices
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Healthcare Systems and Public Health
- Impact of Technology on Adolescents
- Advanced Technologies in Various Fields
- Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration
- Education Discipline and Inequality
- Kawasaki Disease and Coronary Complications
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Motor Control and Adaptation
- Plasma Diagnostics and Applications
Manchester Metropolitan University
2005-2024
Having a disability, in particular, an intellectual is associated with Internet non-use. This article explores how people disabilities used the across United Kingdom during COVID-19 pandemic. In April to May 2021, 571 adults were interviewed. Participants most commonly for being family and friends, social media or doing online activities other people. People who lived likely use media; least likely. self-reported as not lonely more others play video games others. Social connections...
Abstract Background During the COVID‐19 pandemic in United Kingdom, many health services were withdrawn from people with learning disabilities, negative impacts on people's health. What has happened to and healthcare as we move beyond pandemic? Methods Access status tracked for 550 UK adults using structured online interviews disabilities surveys family members or paid carers. Information was provided four times, Wave 1 (in winter 2020/2021 ‘lockdown’) 4 (autumn 2022, over a year after...
People with intellectual disability (ID) are more likely to have health problems than people without disability. Little previous research has investigated from the perspective of ID themselves. We aimed focus on what understand being healthy mean and their experiences lifestyles.Semistructured interviews were conducted 13 adults ask them about lifestyles. Data analysed thematically.Participants demonstrated understanding it means be healthy, a diet, dangers substance misuse, benefits...
Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) extends life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severe hypoxaemia. Questionnaire-based studies of the effects LTOT have not suggested uniformly positive findings. The few qualitative suggest that report benefits but also concerns about dependency on therapy. aim study was to explore views and experiences COPD patients, their carers healthcare professionals who deliver these services, long-term use Focus groups were conducted 16 from...
Accessible Summary A lot of people with learning disabilities enjoy using the Internet every day and use social media on their mobile phones. Staying safe online is important. This research used interviews focus groups to find out what children, young people, parents teachers thought about safety, extremism radicalisation. Extremism when have strong dangerous views laws or religion. Radicalisation support in a way. People can be targeted talk them into supporting extremism. The said they...
This article uses data obtained from a study that examined transition experiences of young people with moderate learning disabilities. A comparison is made between those and the both other vulnerable non‐disabled youth. It was found youth experience extended transitions events signify adult status taking place well into people's 20s. On hand, are often (out necessity) rushed, having to take on responsibility beyond their years. The results demonstrate for disabilities more closely mirror...
Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic changed the way we live, work, interact and do research. Many activities moved online, digital inclusion became an urgent issue for researchers working with people learning disabilities other groups at risk of exclusion. This has generated new questions about how conduct research what it means to go into ‘the field’. Methods We discuss our experience across four qualitative projects involving 867 participants disabilities, conducted...
Abstract TAE Technologies’ fifth-generation fusion device, C-2W (also called ‘Norman’), is the world’s largest compact-toroid device and has made significant progress in field-reversed configuration (FRC) plasma performance. produces record breaking, macroscopically stable, high-temperature advanced beam-driven FRC plasmas, dominated by injected fast particles sustained steady state, which primarily limited neutral-beam (NB) pulse duration. The NB power supply system recently been upgraded...
Abstract Background During the Covid‐19 pandemic, there has been a worldwide increase in use of digital technology. Many people with learning disabilities have learned new skills, taken part online activities, and kept touch family friends using video calls. However, experiences participation or nonparticipation for profound multiple (PMLD) is less understood. Method Between December 2020 August 2021, carers paid support workers adults PMLD completed an survey around person they care during...
Given the much greater COVID-19 mortality risk experienced by people with intellectual disabilities (ID), understanding willingness of ID to take a vaccine is major public health issue.In December 2020 February 2021, across United Kingdom, 621 adults were interviewed remotely and 348 family carers or support workers needs completed an online survey, including question on if offered.Eighty-seven per cent interviewees willing vaccine, associated white ethnicity, having already had flu gaining...
People with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities can be excluded from research relatively little is known about the experiences of people their carers during COVID-19. This paper aims to further explore impact on this group via information provided by paid family carers. It focuses key areas such as access social health services in addition questions well-being. In contextualising these results, some comparisons are made impacts other groups. also explores what we might do better...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present data about the experiences adults with learning disabilities during COVID-19 pandemic across UK. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted 609 disabilities. Family carers and support staff another 351 completed a proxy online survey. collected between December 2020 February 2021 concerned both worries/negatives anything positive that had happened because pandemic. Findings Social isolation was most commonly reported worry/negative...
Background This research was carried out as an assessment of the transition towards adult life for school leavers with mild intellectual disabilities. Ninety young people who were enrolled at three schools disabilities followed up first 12–18 months after they left to assess how experienced this transition. Methods Young interviewed using semi‐structured interviews before regarding their aspirations leaving. They then and those traced a second time had previous year. Results There number...
Accessible summary • This research tried to find out how good services were for people with learning disabilities who are from minority ethnic communities. A questionnaire was sent disability in the North West of England. The answers questionnaires told us that changes law and guidelines help make sure right provided Many did not have special policies follow but just relied on managers staff ensure Provision communities is still given enough importance. Summary article reports results a...