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Jenaro, C.; Vega, V.; Flores, N.; Cruz, M. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Concepts such as support, quality of life and quality of services are customary in services for people with intellectual disabilities. The identification of the different ways of conceiving, prioritising and implementing these concepts by service providers can help to drive changes to achieve better personal outcomes for this…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Focus Groups, Mental Retardation, Delivery Systems
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Kerr, S.; Lawrence, M.; Darbyshire, C.; Middleton, A. R.; Fitzsimmons, L. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: The behavioural determinants of health among people with mild/moderate intellectual disabilities (ID) are of increasing concern. With the closure of long-stay institutions, more people with ID are living in the community. As they lead more ordinary and less restricted lives, people with ID may be exposed to social and environmental…
Descriptors: Smoking, Drinking, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Education
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Wells, J.; Clark, K. D.; Sarno, K. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Despite recent recognition of the need for preventive sexual health materials for people with intellectual disability (ID), there have been remarkably few health-based interventions designed for people with mild to moderate ID. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a computer-based interactive multimedia (CBIM)…
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Females, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation