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Direct linkDoherty, Alison J.; Jones, Stephanie P.; Chauhan, Umesh; Gibson, Josephine M. E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Obesity is more prevalent in people with intellectual disabilities and increases the risk of developing serious medical conditions. UK guidance recommends multicomponent weight management interventions (MCIs), tailored for different population groups. Methods: An integrative review utilizing systematic review methodology was conducted…
Descriptors: Body Weight, Intervention, Adults, Intellectual Disability
Joseph, Brianna M. – ProQuest LLC, 2018
In this study, physiological and psychological outcomes of an 8-week moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise program (Zumba®) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) were examined. Forty-six participants were randomly assigned to the experimental group ( n = 24) or control group (n = 22). The experimental group participated…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Exercise
Dixon-Ibarra, A.; Driver, S.; Nery-Hurwit, M.; VanVolkenburg, H. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: There is a lack of health promotion programming designed to change the physical activity environment of the group home setting. The Menu-Choice programme assists staff in creating physical activity goals alongside residents with intellectual disabilities and provides strategies to incorporate activity into the group home schedule. The…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Physical Activities, Health Promotion, Intellectual Disability
Spassiani, Natasha A.; Parker Harris, Sarah; Hammel, Joy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Community-based health initiatives (CBHI) play an important role in maintaining the health, function and participation of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) living in the community. However, implementation and long-term sustainability of CBHI is challenging. The Promoting Action on Research Implementation in Health Services…
Descriptors: Community Programs, Health Programs, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities
Shooshtari, Shahin; Temple, Beverley; Waldman, Celeste; Abraham, Sneha; Ouellette-Kuntz, Héléne; Lennox, Nicholas – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: No standardized tool is used in Canada for comprehensive health assessments of adults with intellectual disabilities. This study was conducted to determine the feasibility of implementing the Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP) in Manitoba, Canada. Method: This was a qualitative study using a purposive sample of physicians,…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Foreign Countries
