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PRN Usage before and after Discharge from a Forensic Inpatient Unit: A Series Example of Patients with Intellectual Disabilities
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Busch, Louis; Saini, Valdeep; Budin, Radek; Jones, Roland M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Adults living with intellectual and developmental disabilities are often prescribed psychotropic medication on an "as needed" basis (PRN) in response to behavioural challenges. In the present study we conducted a retrospective analysis of medication administration records in the 6-months preceding and following discharge of 11 adults…
Descriptors: Adults, Patients, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Adapting Psychological Interventions for People with Severe and Profound Intellectual Disabilities: A Behavioural Activation Exemplar
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Andrew Jahoda; Dave Dagnan; Richard Hastings; Amanda Gillooly; Jenny Miller; Susie Baines; Chris Hatton – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: People with severe to profound intellectual disabilities experience similar or higher levels of depression than those with more mild intellectual disabilities. Yet, there is an absence of evidence about how to adapt existing psychological therapies for this population. Method: A behavioural activation intervention (BeatIt) for people…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Severe Intellectual Disability, Depression (Psychology), Intervention
Applying the Self-Determination Theory to Develop a School-to-Work Peer Mentoring Programme to Promote Social Inclusion
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Fisher, Marisa H.; Athamanah, Lindsay S.; Sung, Connie; Josol, Cynde Katherine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Abstract Social inclusion of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is related to positive mental health and social outcomes; yet, individuals with IDD experience societal barriers that limit opportunities for community participation. Providing opportunities for interactions between individuals with and without IDD…
Descriptors: Self Determination, Mentors, Inclusion, Peer Relationship
Communicating about Death and Dying: Developing Training for Staff Working in Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities
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Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene; Rose, Tracey; Grant, Robert; Wijne, Astrid – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Many people with intellectual disabilities are affected by death, yet conversations about death are often avoided by staff working with them. This study aimed to assess staff training needs and to develop, trial and evaluate a training course on communicating about death and dying. Method:(i) Semi-structured interviews with 20 staff in…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Death, Caregiver Role, Caregiver Training