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Gracie Hay; Nathan J. Wilson; Natalie Ong; Patrick Benson; Gisselle Gallego – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2024
Background: The attitudes, perceptions and inherent biases of healthcare professionals (HCPs) have the potential to influence and inform health outcomes of people with intellectual disability. This review aimed to identify what educational interventions have been conducted to improve the attitude, knowledge, and confidence of HCPs in caring for…
Descriptors: Allied Health Personnel, Attitudes, Knowledge Level, Self Efficacy
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Thomson, Allyson; Bridges, Samantha; Corrins, Briony; Pham, Jessica; White, Chloe; Buchanan, Angus – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: This review examined the impact of participation in an intentional physical activity or sport program on community participation and inclusion for people with intellectual disability. Method: Five electronic databases (PsychINFO, PubMed, Medline, CINAHL, AMED) were systematically searched for papers relating to intellectual disability,…
Descriptors: Physical Activities, Athletics, Physical Recreation Programs, Program Effectiveness
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van Dijk, Wilhelmina; Gage, Nicholas A. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: This meta-analysis focused on the teaching of skills to individuals with intellectual disability (ID) to maximise independence increase the likelihood of full participation in all aspects of life, economic self-sufficiency, and independent living. Visual activity schedules (VAS) is an intervention with a growing evidence base that…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Visual Stimuli, Scheduling, Skill Development
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Savage, Melissa N.; Taber-Doughty, Teresa – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2017
Background: Self-operated auditory prompting systems deliver auditory prompts through technology to support users with task completion and behaviour management. A meta-analysis of single-subject research was conducted, assessing the quality of studies and examining the use of this intervention for individuals with intellectual disability. Method:…
Descriptors: Prompting, Auditory Stimuli, Intellectual Disability, Intervention
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Smidt, Andy; Balandin, Susan; Sigafoos, Jeff; Reed, Vicki A. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2009
Background: Services employing staff to support people with disability usually provide training in a range of areas including communication and managing challenging behaviour. Given that such training can be costly and time-consuming, it is important to evaluate the evidence presented in support of such programs. Efficacy in clinical practice is…
Descriptors: Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Instructional Effectiveness, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
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Maes, Bea; Lambrechts, Greet; Hostyn, Ine; Petry, Katja – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2007
Background: This study provides an overview of empirical research on the effectiveness of quality-enhancing interventions for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). Method: Through computerised searches of the PsycINFO and ERIC databases, and using several search criteria specifically relating to the target group and…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Multiple Disabilities, Community Involvement, Client Characteristics