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Anthony Dujmovic-Bracak; Alisa D. Blazek; Emily M. Post; Jacqueline D. Goodway; Carmen B. Swain – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Introduction: Sedentary behaviour among individuals with intellectual disabilities, driven by barriers such as limited access to adapted programs and low self-efficacy, contributes to chronic health conditions. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the Valemee Visual System (VVS), a novel tool offering visual support and structured exercise…
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Life Style, Barriers, Intervention
Walton, Catherine; Medhurst, David; Madhavan, Giri; Shankar, Rohit – Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: People with mild intellectual disability (ID) experience a higher prevalence of mental health (MH) problems in comparison to the general population, yet there is little consensus on the most appropriate type and nature of services for support and treatment for this specific group of individuals. Objective: The objective of this scoping…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, Access to Health Care, Mental Disorders
Oosterveld-Vlug, Mariska; Oldenkamp, Marloes; Mastebroek, Mathilde; Boeije, Hennie – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: People with intellectual disabilities often have low health literacy as a result of their limited language comprehension. The aim of this study was to explore the difficulties Dutch people with intellectual disabilities experience during the process of considering and seeking medical help from their GP. The study was intended as input…
Descriptors: Barriers, Mild Intellectual Disability, Help Seeking, Access to Health Care
Clapton, Neil E.; Williams, Jonathan; Griffith, Gemma M.; Jones, Robert S. P. – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
This study utilized a mixed methods approach to examine the feasibility and acceptability of group compassion focused therapy for adults with intellectual disabilities (CFT-ID). Six participants with mild ID participated in six sessions of group CFT, specifically adapted for adults with ID. Session-by-session feasibility and acceptability measures…
Descriptors: Adults, Altruism, Mixed Methods Research, Group Therapy

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