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Creating inclusive health systems for people with intellectual disabilities: an international study
- Authors:
- McCONKEY Roy, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 17(4), 2020, pp.282-290.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Creating equitable access to mainstream health and healthcare service has been promoted as a means of addressing the health disparities experienced by people with intellectual disabilities (ID) globally. Specific Aims: This study addressed two questions: What strategic actions are most likely to bring about inclusive primary, secondary, and tertiary health systems for people ID? What are the system indicators that can be used to evidence a reduction in health disparities for this population? Method: A four‐phase study was undertaken involving an international expert advisory group, literature reviews, and individual interviews with 16 key informants from Special Olympics (SO). These led to an online international survey in which 61 respondents rated the relevance and feasibility of 30 strategic actions and system indicators to promote inclusive systems and reduce health disparities. Findings: All the strategic actions and system indicators were endorsed as relevant but less so for the feasibility of implementing them. Top‐rated strategic actions included the availability of policy statements and practice guidelines on making reasonable adjustments, mandatory training of health professionals on ID, and their involvement as cotrainers in staff training. Discussion: Implementing these strategic actions and system indicators will be a major undertaking and one that is unlikely to be speedily achieved given the many different policy and health systems that exist even within a locality as well as nationally and internationally. Nonetheless, the identified actions and indicators from this study can form the basis for improved access to health and for advancing the human rights of persons with ID. (Edited publisher abstract)
Learning disabilities: reducing inequalities
- Author:
- MARSHALL-TATE Karina
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 111(49), 2015, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Nurses without a learning disability qualification can feel unsure of how best to care for patients with a learning disability. This article outlines five small changes that nurses can make to improve healthcare and reduce avoidable, premature deaths of people with learning disabilities. These are: identifying people with learning disabilities, anticipating their needs and making adjustments; diagnosing and treating illness quickly; coordinating care; adhering to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and listening to people with learning disabilities and their families. A case study shows how small changes can improve care. (Edited publisher abstract)
The key to progress?
- Author:
- MOORE Debra
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 9(5), July 2009, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article provides an overview of the eleven key areas covered by new guidance on health action planning and health facilitation, launched as part of a Valuing People Now resource pack. They aim tackle health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities. The areas cover: a whole systems approach, identifying health needs and monitoring progress, comprehensive health checks, a human rights approach, public health, partnership boards, action for health frameworks, workforce, supporting people and family carers to plan, including everyone, and good health action planning and health facilitation.
Bridge to vision: enhancing eye services for people with a learning disability
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, February 2009, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The pilot Bridge to Vision is described. The project aims to improve access to, and outcomes from, appointments with community optometrists for people with a learning disability. The pilot was funded by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Health checks on the horizon
- Author:
- TAYLOR Amy
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 4.12.08, 2008, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
England is to roll out annual health checks for people with learning disabilities. It will draw on the experience in Wales. Hertfordshire is cited as an example of one Council in England who are already providing health checks for people with learning disabilities.
Can facilitators bridge the health gap?
- Author:
- JULIAN George
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, September 2008, pp.35-37.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The author examines the findings of a study highlighting the steps needed to enable people with learning disabilities to get a decent standard of health care.
Right to sight: accessing eye care for adults who are learning disabled
- Authors:
- STARLING Samantha, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 10(4), December 2006, pp.337-355.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
The existing uptake of eye care services by 146 learning disabled adults in Manchester was investigated using a telephone questionnaire. It was found that 39 percent were receiving less eye care than the general population; those living either with families or independently were significantly less likely to have had an examination than people living with paid support staff; 30 percent of those previously examined had been diagnosed with eye problems; and 43 percent of those previously prescribed glasses were reported as unable to tolerate them. Eye examinations were offered to all participants and were found to be possible for all who attended. The implications for service provision and development are discussed.
A health toolkit for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HUNT C., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 21.03.06, 2006, pp.34-36.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
People with learning disabilities are likely to have greater health needs than the majority of the population but are less likely to access health services and receive treatment. This article reports on a local initiative to develop a toolkit that people with learning disabilities can use to help them address their health needs though a simple health check and a health action plan.
Health of people with intellectual disabilities: a review of factors influencing access to health care
- Author:
- RUDDICK Loraine
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Health Psychology, 10(4), November 2005, pp.559-570.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The rights and needs of people with intellectual disabilities are being acknowledged within Department of Health policies. In spite of this, however, it is frequently cited that people with intellectual disabilities are vulnerable to many health problems but have poor access to health-related services. There are many factors that can act as barriers to people with intellectual disabilities enjoying good health and accessing services. These include: (a) a lack of clarity regarding responsibilities for ensuring that health policies are operationalized; (b) social and residential aspects of life being emphasized within the quality of life framework for evaluating services for people with intellectual disabilities, with health as an under-represented domain; (c) a lack of reliable and valid measures that can be used with carers and people with intellectual disabilities to explore health, particularly in comparison to literature on the general population; (d) potential communication difficulties (between the person with intellectual disabilities, their carers and health staff) that can impact on decision-making processes from early identification of health problems through to the stage of gaining appropriate treatment. These areas are discussed giving rise to questions and challenges for policy makers, researchers and clinicians.
A new strategy for learning disability care
- Author:
- GOODARE Lee
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 28.10.03, 2003, pp.42-43.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Reports on an award winning project by a nurse from Wokingham Primary Care Trust which ensures that patients with learning difficulties have access to primary care services.