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Spreat, Scott; Conroy, James W.; Jones, Jennifer C. – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1997
Analysis of statewide (Oklahoma) survey data revealed that 22.5% of individuals with mental retardation who were served by the Oklahoma mental retardation system were receiving antipsychotic medication. Higher levels of medication use were found in institutional settings and Intermediate Care Facility settings. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Incidence, Institutionalized Persons, Mental Disorders
Konarski, Edward A., Jr.; Sutton, Kelly; Huffman, Alice – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1997
Investigation of episodes of injury and personal characteristics among 412 individuals with mental retardation living in Intermediate Care Facilities found that 16% of the group experienced 67% of injuries. Individuals taking antipsychotics, having higher maladaptive behavior scores, and having relatively higher levels of adaptive behavior were…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Problems, Incidence, Injuries
Tarnowski, Kenneth J.; And Others – American Journal on Mental Retardation, 1990
Evaluation of treatment acceptability was conducted with 78 staff members at a community-based residential facility for youth with severe behavior disorders and mental retardation, where the institutional treatment philosophy was explicitly behavioral. Unlike a previous study, in this setting acceptability ratings were not influenced by severity…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Influences
