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Primary health care and health gain for people with a learning disability
- Author:
- KERR Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 3(4), October 1998, pp.6-14.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Evidence suggests that the current delivery of primary care to people with a learning disability does not adequately meet their needs. This review examines this evidence, highlights barriers to the effective delivery of health care and assesses these barriers, pilot projects and the few intervention studies published. Concludes that effective response to health needs will need a change in the working patterns of primary, secondary and social care providers. The contracting system and the move to locality-based purchasing may be the ideal catalysts for these changes.
Responding to the needs of people with intellectual disability and epilepsy: shared priorities
- Authors:
- KERR Michael, LINEHAN Christine
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 40(3), 2015, pp.248-253.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The primary objective of this paper is to present recent advances in our understanding of epilepsy and to discuss the implications of these advances to optimise health and social care supports for people with epilepsy and intellectual disability (ID). The high prevalence and impact of epilepsy among people with ID has been well described. Similarly well described are the considerable barriers epilepsy imposes on people with ID experiencing a fulfilling, prolonged, and healthy life. Recent advances in our understanding of epilepsy may reduce these barriers, in particular approaches to reduce sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, to reduce epilepsy-related hospitalisation, and to improve the social experience of people with ID. The authors propose a number of draft actions in response to recent developments in each of these three areas. (Edited publisher abstract)
A comparison of activity levels among adults with intellectual disabilities living in family homes and out-of-family placements
- Authors:
- FELCE David, PERRY Jonathan, KERR Michael
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 24(5), September 2011, pp.421-426.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Despite the fact that the majority of adults with intellectual disabilities live in the family home, little research has been done on their quality of life. This paper aims to compare the activities of adults with intellectual disabilities living in family homes with those in out-of-family placements. It examines 2 aspects of the quality of life: the range and frequency of social and community activities; and the extent of participation in family activity at home. The study involved secondary analysis of a dataset produced by merging data from 4 earlier studies. The merged dataset contained information on 30 adult participants living independently, 142 living in family homes, and 559 in staffed homes. Participant characteristics and household and community activity indicators were compared across places of residence. For those living in family or staffed homes, the association between the activity indicators and place of residence after controlling for participant characteristics was examined. The findings showed that the place of residence was a significant factor after controlling for participant differences. People living independently had higher household participation. People living in staffed housing had higher household participation and did more community activities more frequently than people living in family homes. The findings suggest that adults living in family homes may have fewer activity opportunities than those living in supported accommodation.
The role of supported employment agencies in promoting the health of people with learning disabilities: a briefing report for Department of Health and agencies
- Authors:
- VIGNA Elisa, BEYER Stephen, KERR Michael
- Publisher:
- Welsh Centre for Learning Disabilities
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- 22p.
- Place of publication:
- Cardiff
Health promotion is particularly important for people with learning disabilities. Particular health problems faced by people with learning disabilities include obesity, smoking and alcohol use. This research examines the role of supported employment agencies (SEAs) in promoting the health of people with learning disabilities. A web survey was set up to investigate the strategies used by the UK SEAs to prevent behaviour that risks health. Fifty agencies completed the survey: 79% from England; 13% from Wales; 4% from Scotland; and 4% from Northern Ireland. The report presents the results regarding the activities of SEAs in assessing, training and providing ongoing support in relation to health and well-being promotion initiatives. Data on the agency’s awareness of the health problems people with learning disabilities face were included in the survey results. The research identified health promotion assistance agencies either delivered directly or outsourced to health professionals. The paper identifies the potential for agencies to capitalise on their role as employment mediators to promote healthy lifestyles for employees with learning disabilities.