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Psychometric Analysis of the Group Climate Inventory--Revised in Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability or Borderline Intellectual Functioning in a Secure Residential Facility
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Turhan, A.; Roest, J. J.; Delforterie, M. J.; Van der Helm, G. H. P.; Neimeijer, E. G.; Didden, R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: In secure residential facilities, group climate perceptions of clients with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning are systematically assessed for quality improvement. A valid and reliable measure may ensure that this process is consistent. The Group Climate Inventory--Revised (GCI-R) is a new measure to…
Descriptors: Psychometrics, Adults, Test Construction, Mild Intellectual Disability
The Feasibility of Daily Monitoring in Adolescents and Young Adults with Mild Intellectual Disability or Borderline Intellectual Functioning
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Hulsmans, Daan H. G.; Poelen, Evelien A. P.; Lichtwarck-Aschoff, Anna; Otten, Roy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: It is unclear whether the limitations of young persons with a mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning preclude feasibility of the daily diary method. Method: For 60 consecutive days, 50 participants (M[subscript age] = 21.4, 56% male) who receive care in an ambulatory, residential, or juvenile detention…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Young Adults, Mild Intellectual Disability, Health Services
Factors Influencing the Oral Health Behaviour of Dutch Adolescents with Mild to Borderline Intellectual Disabilities Living in Residential Care: A Qualitative Study
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Sonja M. Kalf-Scholte; Renate van Zoonen; Dina Sijperda-Abdul; Henk Algra; Cees Valkenburg – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Toothbrushing, limiting intake frequency, and scheduled visits to an oral healthcare professional (OHP) are key for good oral health. We aimed to explore factors influencing these oral health behaviours in Dutch adolescents with mild to borderline intellectual disabilities (MBID) in residential care. Method: Using a qualitative,…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Health Behavior, Adolescents, Mild Intellectual Disability
Degree of Autonomy in Making Independent Choices by Frail Older People with Intellectual Disabilities in a Care Home: A Descriptive Ethnographic Study
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Noorlandt, Hanna W.; Korfage, Ida J.; Sar, Lisa J.; Felet, Freek M. A. J.; Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene; van der Heide, Agnes; Echteld, Michael A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: We aimed to gain more insight into autonomy of older people with intellectual disabilities in a residential care facility in making choices. Methods: We performed a descriptive ethnographic study in a residential facility in the Netherlands for 22 persons, aged 54-89 years, with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities (IQ <70)…
Descriptors: Personal Autonomy, Older Adults, Residential Care, Mild Intellectual Disability
Improvement of Group Climate in a Residential Setting for Juveniles with Mild Intellectual Disability through Training of Staff in Non-Violent Resistance
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Visser, Katharina M.; Popma, Arne; Jansen, Lucres M. C.; Kasius, Marianne C.; Vermeiren, Robert R. J. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: An open group climate is essential in successful residential care for juveniles with mild intellectual disability (MID). This study examined whether non-violent resistance, adapted for MID (NVR-MID), stimulates an open group climate in time. Method: NVR-MID was implemented in three residential settings in The Netherlands, in a…
Descriptors: Group Dynamics, Youth, Mild Intellectual Disability, Resistance (Psychology)
Structured Medication Review to Improve Pharmacotherapy in People with Intellectual Disability and Behavioural Problems
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Scheifes, Arlette; Egberts, Toine C. G.; Stolker, Joost Jan; Nijman, Henk. L. I.; Heerdink, Eibert R. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Polypharmacy and chronic drug use are common in people with intellectual disability and behavioural problems, although evidence of effectiveness and safety in this population is lacking. This study examined the effects of a structured medication review and aimed to improve pharmacotherapy in inpatients with intellectual disability.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Incidence, Drug Therapy, Mild Intellectual Disability
The Prevalence of Child Sexual Abuse in Out-of-Home Care: Increased Risk for Children with a Mild Intellectual Disability
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Euser, Saskia; Alink, Lenneke R. A.; Tharner, Anne; van IJzendoorn, Marinus H.; Bakermans-Kranenburg, Marian J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: Children without disabilities in out-of-home care have a higher risk of child sexual abuse [CSA (Euser et al. 2013)]. In this study, we examined the year prevalence of CSA in out-of-home care for children with a mild intellectual disability, and compared it with the prevalence in out-of-home care for non-disabled children and children…
Descriptors: Children, Mild Intellectual Disability, Incidence, Child Abuse