Search results for ‘Author:"maaskant marian a."’ Sort:
Results 1 - 5 of 5
Weight status of persons with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- MAASKANT Marian A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22(5), September 2009, pp.426-432.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The weight and weight status of a group of people with learning disabilities in the Netherlands were studied in 2002 and 2007, to examine the differences in weight and weight status between 2002 and 2007 and the risk groups for (becoming) overweight/obese. The mean increase in Body Mass Index (BMI) between 2002 and 2007 was 0.8 (2.2 kg). In 2002, 36% of the study group was overweight/obese; this was higher in 2007: 45%. The expected relationship between increase in BMI and the change in living circumstances could not be confirmed. Further research into health-control programmes, weight status, food-intake and physical exercise is recommended.
Comparison of instruments for the diagnosis of dementia in individuals with intellectual disability
- Authors:
- HOEKMAN Joop, MAASKANT Marian A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(4), December 2002, pp.296-309.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article describes the agreement among the results (dementia/no dementia) of three instruments used for the potential diagnosis of dementia in persons with intellectual disability. The instruments are: the Dementia Questionnaire for Mentally Retarded Persons (DMR), the Checklist with Symptoms of Dementia (CLD) and the Delayed Match-to-Sample Test (DMTS). The results were compared with the expert opinion of a physician/educational specialist/psychologist. The participants were 329 adults affiliated with centres for people with intellectual disability in The Netherlands. It was found that the agreement among the three instruments was low. The agreement between the expert opinion and the results of the tests was also found to be low. It was concluded that the instruments do not mutually agree upon which of the adults can be regarded as dementing or not dementing and they also provide inconsistent agreement with the expert opinion when dementia is present. It was further concluded that it is not advisable to use a single instrument when attempting to diagnose dementia in people with intellectual disability.
The Nominal Group Technique as an evaluation tool for solution-focused coaching
- Authors:
- ROEDEN John M., MAASKANT Marian A., CURFS Leopold M. G.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 25(6), November 2012, pp.588-593.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Solution-focused coaching (SFC) is a competence-based approach aimed at assisting individuals or groups to make desired changes in their personal or work life. The approach has been found to be useful for coaching teams who support people with intellectual disabilities (ID). The Nominal Group Technique (NGT) provides a structured method for collecting and organising the thoughts of a group of people with regard to a particular question. The aim of this study was to examine the perceived strengths of, and recommendations for, SFC for teams coaching people with ID via NGT, as well as the extent to which the NGT results reflect the results of an SFC questionnaire. The participants were 54 staff members at a Dutch service provider for children and adults with ID. The participants were coached in line with the principles of SFC. Eighteen participated in NGT, while 36 completed the SFC questionnaire. The strengths of and recommendations for SFC were obtained via NGT. The strengths of SFC include ‘exploring hidden successes’ and ‘focusing on solutions’. It was recommended that ‘the results be consolidated in follow-up meetings’. The SFC questionnaire participants largely agreed with the NGT statements on the content of the strengths and recommendations, but differed in terms of priorities. The article concludes that NGT is a valuable tool in exploring people's opinions and priorities, but further research is needed to elucidate the perceived priorities of SFC for teams coaching persons with ID.
The views of clients with mild intellectual disabilities regarding their working relationships with caregivers
- Authors:
- ROEDEN John M., MAASKANT Marian A., CURFS Leopard M.G.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 24(5), September 2011, pp.398-406.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
A good relationship between the client and his caregiver is a key factor in a positive treatment outcome, with research indicating that the client’s opinion about the quality of the working alliance is a stronger predictor of treatment outcome than the opinion of the professional. Many treatment programmes, including solution focused brief therapy (SFBT), strive to encourage a positive client-caregiver relationship. The aim of this study is to gain insight into what clients with intellectual disabilities feel contributes to a successful working relationship with caregivers. The study participants were 18 clients of an organisation providing support to people with intellectual disabilities. Data was collected using the nominal group technique (NGT), which was modified for use with people with intellectual disabilities. The project demonstrates that the NGT is a valuable instrument in bringing to the fore of the opinions and priorities of clients with intellectual disabilities. The findings revealed that the way in which caregivers deliver their support is important. The specific qualities that are valued are reliability, empathy, and a non-patronising attitude. The particular types of support seem to be less influential in terms of treatment success. Furthermore, the results show that the clients’ preferred ways of receiving help correspond with the basic assumptions in SFBT.
Qualitative study of malnutrition in people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- FRANSSEN Janine J. L., MAASKANT Marian A., SCHROJENSTEIN Henny M. J. van
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 8(4), December 2011, pp.239-246.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) are vulnerable to underweight status, often because of co-occurring eating disorders. However, it is unclear whether this results in malnutrition. This qualitative study investigated the awareness and knowledge of three physicians, three dieticians, and three direct care staff regarding malnutrition in people with ID from six different service providers in the Netherlands. Semi-structured interviews were held to explore participants’ experiences with problems and possible solutions. Findings revealed that the dieticians and physicians saw malnutrition prevalent in persons with ID that their clients, but they were uncertain about why this was the case. However, the direct care staff were certain that malnutrition was not present. The authors suggested screening of high-risk persons for the presence of malnutrition, and recommended education of direct care staff about healthy nutrition and weight. In ending, the authors called for the development of a screening instrument for malnutrition specifically for people with ID.