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Future need of ageing people with an intellectual disability in the Republic of Ireland: lessons learned from the literature
- Authors:
- DOODY Catriona M., MARKEY Kathleen, DOODY Owen
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 41(1), 2013, pp.13-21.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article synthesises current literature regarding ageing and service provision for people with an intellectual disability. It presents the context of intellectual disability in Ireland and ageing for people with intellectual disability in relation to increased longevity and service provision. Searches were conducted through electronic databases (EBSCO and CINAHL) retrieving literature published between 1980 and 2010. Computerised searches using the terms, ‘old age, aged, ageing, ageing, mortality, morbidity’, were used in conjunction with the terms ‘intellectual disability, mental handicap and mental retardation’. The review found that Ireland has and is seeing a dramatic change in the age profile of clients and the support services they require. While Ireland had specifically trained nurses in intellectual disability, they predominately work in residential settings. This can be seen as been at odds with the philosophy of supporting people with intellectual disability live at home with their family and the primary care system. As the ageing population is rising, intellectual disability services need to proactively develop and respond to this changing age profile by reviewing and adjusting the way in which they deliver services, not only in terms of how services develop and respond to a changing age profile but also in terms of collaborative working across all health services. (Edited publisher abstract)
A review of child and family characteristics related to the use of respite care in developmental disability services
- Authors:
- CHAN Jeffrey B., SIGAFOOS Jeff
- Journal article citation:
- Child and Youth Care Forum, 29(1), February 2000, pp.27-37.
- Publisher:
- Springer
This article reviews the literature on child and family characteristics that influence the use of respite care among families who have a child with a developmental disability. On the child side, these characteristics include severity of disability, level of required care, presence of challenging behaviours, and communication difficulties. On the family side, relevant factors include level of family stress, access to support systems, and family size. In some cases, marital status may also influence the decision of a parent to make use of respite care. Knowledge of these factors would seem crucial for effective planning and organisation of respite care.
Making the break from 'respite care': a keynote review
- Author:
- ROBINSON Carol
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 22(2), 1994, pp.42-45.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Seeks to describe the development of respite services in the UK from their beginnings as relief care for carers to the emerging view of services as offering a potentially positive experience for disabled people.
Responding to the challenges of ageing and dementia in intellectual disability in Ireland
- Authors:
- McCARRON M., LAWLOR B. A.
- Journal article citation:
- Aging and Mental Health, 7(6), November 2003, pp.413-417.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The intellectual disability (ID) population in Ireland is ageing and the number of older persons with the dual disability of ID and dementia is increasing. In spite of these demographic trends, as in other countries adequate policy and service provision for this population are lacking. This paper draws upon data available on the population with ID and dementia, reviews both generic and ID specific literature, considers the policy context and argues for a specific model of service provision. A service model is proposed for the development of multidisciplinary specialist teams within ID, delivered through mobile regional ID dementia clinics.
Clinical effects of sexual abuse on people with learning disability: critical literature review
- Authors:
- SEQUEIRA Heather, HOLLINS Sheila
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Psychiatry, 182(1), January 2003, pp.13-19.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
There are few publications concerning the psychological reactions of people with learning disabilities to sexual abuse. Most significantly, there are no controlled studies and few which demonstrate a systematic approach to documenting the sequelae of trauma. literature search in peer-reviewed psychiatry, psychology, nursing and social care journals for the years 1974 to 2001 was conducted and 25 studies were reviewed. Several studies suggest that, following sexual abuse, people with learning disabilities may experience a range of psychopathology similar to that experienced by adults and children in the general population. However, because of methodological limitations, these results are not conclusive. Whether people with learning disabilities experience reactions to sexual abuse similar to the general population has yet to be explored by systematic research.
Time to make up your mind: why choosing is difficult
- Author:
- HARRIS John
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 31(1), 2003, pp.3-8.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This article gives an overview of the current understanding of the concept of choice. It concludes that aspirations to promote choice for people with learning disability are undermined by conceptual confusion about the meaning of choice, inappropriate methods for helping people to make choices and an absence of applied research to guide practice in service settings. This review is designed to establish a conceptual framework for examining choice and empowerment for people with learning disability, and to describe the implications for future research and practice.
Service co-ordination: professionals' views on the role of a multi-agency service co-ordinator for children with disabilities
- Author:
- BEATTIE Anette
- Publisher:
- Handsel Trust
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 36p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This review examines the literature pertaining to disabled children and their families. It also examines coordinating strategies and the role of the service co-ordinator for children with disabilities and other issues concerning inter professional collaboration.
Residential supports for people with learning disabilities in 1997 in England
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, HATTON Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 5(1), January 2000, pp.41-44.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This article presents findings from an updated review of local authority and Department of Health data describing the nature of residential supports provided for people with learning disabilities. Attention is drawn to the extensive variations between areas and the substantial levels of unmet need for residential supports.
People with learning difficulties and their ageing family carers
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1998
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Despite the growth in independent living, most people with learning difficulties still live in the family home. As their life expectancy increases, a growing proportion will continue to live with very elderly family members, usually parents, and will survive them. Summarises the findings of a review of research, policy and practice on service provision for adults with learning difficulties living at home with older family carers and spoke with carers, users and staff.
The 'Here to Stay' project 2010-2015: access to services, experience and outcomes of care for people with intellectual disabilities from black and minority ethnic communities, including new migrants
- Authors:
- SALLAH David, et al
- Publishers:
- University of Wolverhampton, Association for Real Change
- Publication year:
- 2015
- Pagination:
- 129
- Place of publication:
- Wolverhampton
Reports on findings from a five year research project conducted by researchers from University of Wolverhampton in partnership with the Association for Real Change into access to services by people with learning disabilities from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities (BME), including new migrants and considered their experience and outcomes of care. The research investigates the numbers and prevalence, needs and quality of care experienced by people with learning disabilities requiring support in England. It also looks at how statutory, private, voluntary sectors and others should engage with the minority communities to promote their wellbeing and improve their life chances. Data were collected from an online survey of 575 practitioners, interviews with 73 people with learning disabilities and their family carers. An additional 34 people participated in two consensus building conferences and approximately 100 people, including service providers attended a community engagement event to comment on solutions. It also draws on findings from a review of the literature. Research findings report that: that data collection around BME groups is unreliable; that services often don't distinguish between people from BME communities and new migrants, despite their needs potentially being very different; communication between practitioners and service users needs improving; and the workforce require better training to meet the needs of BME groups. (Edited publisher abstract)