A5060741300- Healthcare innovation and challenges
- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Retirement, Disability, and Employment
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Disability Education and Employment
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Family Support in Illness
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities
- Education Systems and Policy
- Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- American Environmental and Regional History
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Archaeology and Natural History
California State University, San Bernardino
2022
Lancaster University
2011-2020
Eastern Health
2020
Antioch University New England
2017-2019
University of Wolverhampton
2017
Social Care Institute for Excellence
2009
University of Manchester
1995-2000
Hester
1996-2000
University of Alberta
1996
University of Kent
1993
Information was collected on the social networks of 500 adults with mental retardation receiving different types residential supports. Results indicated that (a) reported median size participants' (excluding staff) 2 people; (b) 83% participants were to have a staff member; 72%, member their family; 54%, another person retardation; and 30%, who did not fit into any these categories in network; (c) variation composition associated range variables, including personal characteristics residents...
Adults with intellectual disability have poorer health than their non-disabled peers. However, little is known about the of 'hidden majority' adults primarily mild who do not use services. The aims present study were: to estimate physical status a population-based sample British and without while controlling for any potentially confounding effects resulting from between-group differences in gender, age, socio-economic disadvantage neighborhood social capital.Secondary analysis data...
Abstract Aspects of the treatment and management challenging behaviour were investigated among 500 adults with intellectual disabilities receiving various forms residential supports. The present results indicated that: (1) 53% participants reported to have shown at least one ‘moderately serious’ or ‘severe’ form in previous month; (2) most commonly employed strategies physical restraint (used 44% people showing behaviour), sedation (35%), seclusion (20%) mechanical (3%); (3) ‘treatment...
The use of antipsychotic drugs in people with learning disabilities is currently receiving intensified scrutiny and attempts are being made to reduce it.A randomised controlled trial was designed investigate factors influencing drug reduction among prescribed such medication for behavioural problems.Thirty-six participants randomly allocated the experimental group underwent four, monthly 25% stages. There were no planned changes control (n = 20).Twelve (33%) completed full withdrawal; a...
Coulter profiles with differential white cell counts, serum ferritin, and haptoglobin levels were determined in venous blood samples obtained from 90 males (M) 25 females (F) immediately before after completion of a competitive marathon (42.2 km) race. In an additional 20 male runners, the same measurements performed serially during 24 h following their
There is widespread concern about the sexual 'vulnerability' of young people with intellectual disabilities, but little evidence relating to activity and health. This paper describes a secondary analysis nationally representative longitudinal Next Steps study (formerly Longitudinal Survey Young People in England), investigating health amongst mild/moderate disabilities. investigated family socio-economic position, person household composition, area deprivation, peer victimisation,...
Previous studies have reported that the rate of prescription antipsychotic medication for people with intellectual disability is far in excess expected prevalence psychoses this population. Recent research identifying factors which predict use psychotropic suggests challenging behaviour may play a key role determining receipt medication. The present study reports psychoactive 500 living different forms residential provision UK. Variables are also identified. results show differences between...
Information was collected on 63 adults in supported living residences, 55 small group homes, and 152 large homes. Results indicated that (a) there were no statistically significant differences service costs once these had been adjusted to take account of participant characteristics; (b) compared with participants those residences greater choice, participated more community-based activities, experienced fewer scheduled likely have their home vandalized, considered at risk exploitation; (c)...
Recent research in the USA and UK indicates that person-centred planning (PCP) can lead to improvements lifestyle-related outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). It is clear, however, introduction of PCP does not have an equal impact all participants. The aim present paper was identify factors associated probability delivering a plan those who did receive plan.Information on life experiences participants collected over period approximately 2 years cohort 93 adults ID.There...
In a matched-groups design, costs and quality of life outcomes for adults with intellectual disabilities relatively low support needs were compared between those in fully staffed group homes (n = 35) semi-independent living 35). Data collected on participant characteristics, setting organization, various lifestyle outcomes, costs. There no differences the majority outcome measures. Fully participants had better money management some health indicators. Semi-independent choice community...
Reducing the prevalence of and inequities in distribution child obesity will require developing interventions that are sensitive to situation 'high risk' groups children. Children with intellectual disability appear be one such group. We aimed estimate children without a longitudinal representative sample British identify risk factors associated at age 11.Information was collected on nationally over 18,000 ages 9 months, 3, 5, 7 11 years. used UK 1990 gender-specific growth reference charts...
The costs, nature, and benefits of residential supports were examined for 86 adults with mental retardation living in village communities, 133 newly built campuses, 281 dispersed housing schemes (small community-based group homes supported living). Results indicated that (a) the adjusted comprehensive costs provision 15% higher than campuses 20% communities; (b) communities offered a significantly greater quality care did campuses; (c) there appeared to be distinct patterns life associated...