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From Assistive to Inclusive? A Systematic Review of the Uses and Effects of Technology to Support People with Pervasive Support Needs
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Lotte Piekema; Annet ten Brug; Aly Waninge; Annette van der Putten – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Although particular technologies can enhance the quality of life (QoL) of people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (we use the term pervasive support needs), their objectives and outcomes are understudied. A systematic literature review was therefore conducted to explore this topic. Method: A search of four databases…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Assistive Technology
A Systematic Review of Research on Staff Training as an Intervention to Develop Communication in Children and Adults with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities
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Jean Ware; Susan Buell; Darren D. Chadwick; Jill Bradshaw; Juliet Goldbart – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: This paper aims to identify to what extent staff training interventions are successful in enhancing the development of communication skills in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Methods: A systematic review was undertaken, conforming to PRISMA guidelines. English language, peer reviewed, empirical studies of…
Descriptors: Children, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Severe Disabilities
Tacit Knowledge in Dyads of Persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities and Their Caregivers: An Interpretative Literature Study
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Hoogsteyns, Maartje; Zaal-Schuller, Ilse; Huisman, Sylvia; Nieuwenhuijse, Appolonia Marga; Etten-Jamaludi, Faridi; Willems, Dick; Kruithof, Kasper – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Caring for persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) demands specific expertise. Tacit knowledge seems to play an important role, but little is known about its nature, including what is necessary for its development and transfer. Aim: To gain understanding of the nature and development of tacit knowledge…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Knowledge Level
Parents' Knowledge of Their Child with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities: An Interpretative Synthesis
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Kruithof, Kasper; Willems, Dick; Etten-Jamaludin, Faridi; Olsman, Erik – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Parents' knowledge of their child with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) is seen as crucial in the support and care for their child. The aim of this study was to explore the nature and transferability of this knowledge. Method: We conducted an interpretative synthesis, searched PubMed, CINAHL, Philosopher's Index…
Descriptors: Parent Child Relationship, Caregiver Role, Children, Intellectual Disability
The Effectiveness of Intensive Interaction, A Systematic Literature Review
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Hutchinson, Nick; Bodicoat, Anna – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2015
Background: Intensive Interaction is an approach used for communicating with people with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities [PMID] or autism. It has gained increased recognition as a helpful technique, but the evidence has not been systematically reviewed. Method: Computerized and hand searches of the literature were conducted using…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders