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Obesity in people with learning disabilities: possible causes and reduction interventions
- Authors:
- BISWAS Asit B., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 10.8.10, 2010, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
People with learning disabilities have a high risk of obesity and cardiovascular morbidity. The possible causes of this higher prevalence is discussed and interventions to reduce obesity and associated risks are examined. Also stressed are assessing mental health capacity to consent to specific interventions and multidisciplinary team working.
Caring for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families an innovative approach to interdisciplinary practice
- Editors:
- VARGAS Claudia Maria, PRELOCK Patricia Ann, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 372p.
- Place of publication:
- Mahwah, NJ
The intent of this book is to demonstrate the importance of interdisciplinary practice in addressing the needs of children with neurodevelopment disabilities and their families by sharing the experiences and lessons learned from the Vermont Interdisciplinary Leadership Education for Health Professionals Programme. Children with neurodevelopment disabilities, such as mental retardation or autism, present multiple challenges to their families, their healthcare providers and their teachers. The authors suggest that it is all too easy for each professional consulted to see the problem only from their own perspective resulting in fragmented and potentially ineffective interventions. The model described here is multidisciplinary, family-centred and collaborative and one that has been demonstrated in practice. An important aspect of the approach is culturally competent assessment and adjusting the service to respond to cultural differences. Detailed case studies are used and references, study questions, list of resources and glossaries provided. The book is likely to be of interest to professionals in special education, communication sciences and disorders, clinical and counselling, psychology, neuropsychology and psychiatry, social work and paediatrics as well as programme administrators, students and parents.
An investigation of factors predictive of continued self-injurious behaviour in an intellectual disability service
- Authors:
- DANQUAH A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22(4), July 2009, pp.395-399.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Self-injurious behaviour (SIB) is among the most serious problems faced by intellectual disability services. It is very difficult to treat and can become a chronic problem. Information on a number of variables was collected through a survey of service-users identified as displaying SIBs. Clinical opinion and a literature review guided the selection of potential predictors of continued SIB. Univariate statistical analyses were used to investigate associations between continued SIB and each of the variables identified. Variables shown to have a significant association with continued SIB were subjected to a multivariate analysis to isolate those variables that still predicted continued SIB once the influence of the others had been accounted for. Two factors, self-biting and verbal ability, were found to independently predict continued SIB. The results have implications for intellectual disability services, in terms of the importance of multidisciplinary team working, training and guidelines for problem management.
Commentary on 'Supporting people with complex mental health needs to get a life: the role of the Supported Living Outreach Team'
- Author:
- COOPER Vivien
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 14(1), February 2009, pp.40-42.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The author identifies key factors that have contributed to the success of the Supported Living Outreach Team and discusses the importance of others learning from its success.
The first three years of community forensic service for people with a learning disability
- Authors:
- BENTON Carl, ROY Ashok
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Forensic Practice, 10(2), June 2008, pp.4-12.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper reports on the first three years of a community forensic team in Birmingham working with individuals with learning disabilities who have offended or are at risk of doing so. Using an interprofessional model, the team provided assessment, intervention and management, enabling individuals to live in the least restrictive environment. There were 113 referrals, the majority (94%) of whom were males. Only 26 had been convicted. The problems this raised for the team are discussed, along with the cost-effectiveness, impact on admission rates and benefits of providing such a service. Two case scenarios are presented to highlight some of the issues encountered by the team.
Alzheimer's disease and dementia in Down syndrome and intellectual disabilities
- Author:
- PRASHER Vee P.
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe
- Publication year:
- 2005
- Pagination:
- 140p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
This book helps carers and professionals who are living or working with adults with Down syndrome and intellectual disability to increase their understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia which can disproportionately affect this patient group. It relates research to clinical practice and shows how early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and compassionate care can be used effectively to maintain dignity and quality of life. The book brings together findings from research and clinical practice with a multi-disciplinary perspective and is invaluable to medical professionals who provide clinical care to people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities. It is also vital for academics researching ageing issues in people with Down syndrome.
Pentru Voi Fundatia: interdisciplinary community development using social enterprise in Romania
- Authors:
- ERSING Robin L., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Community Practice, 15(1/2), 2007, pp.193-215.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philapelphia, USA
The Pentru Voi Fundatia (For You Foundation) is a private, non-governmental organisation dedicated to improving the quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities in Timisoara, a city in western Romania. It is based on a model of sustainable inter-disciplinary community development which seeks to improve the general welfare of the community while also providing services to a specific vulnerable population. The Pentru Voi Bakery is one of many inter-disciplinary initiatives, providing real employment for mentally handicapped adults and a valued service for a local community. At the same time it has served to help break down continuing the stigma attached to mental handicap. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580).
Multi-agency inspection of services for people with learning disabilities in Ayrshire
- Author:
- SOCIAL WORK INSPECTION AGENCY
- Publisher:
- Social Work Inspection Agency
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 182p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
A report of the pilot multi-agency inspection of services for people with learning disabilities in Ayrshire that took place between February and June 2006 is presented. A multi-agency inspection model for services for people with learning disabilities was developed. A consultation event about the model was held and people’s comments were taken into account. A number of people with learning disabilities and family carers attended the event. The model was specifically designed for multi-agency inspections of learning disability services and is congruent with the SWIA performance inspection model and HMIe’s performance inspection model. The report covers enabling and sustaining independence, promoting inclusion, meeting health needs, safety and protection, record keeping and communication, meeting staff needs, developing partnership working, leadership and direction, financial resource and information management, and capacity for improvement. Recommendations are presented.
Key to the door
- Author:
- HOPKINS Graham
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 21.10.04, 2004, pp.46-47.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
A manager of a multi-disciplinary team working with adults with learning difficulties tells how working with providers, councillors and services users has enabled Durham to place one in three people with learning difficulties in their own tenancies.
Care staff awareness training on mental health needs of adults with learning disabilities: results from a Greek sample
- Authors:
- TSIANTIS J., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities, 8(3), September 2004, pp.221-235.
- Publisher:
- Sage
The mental health needs of adults with learning disabilities have not been adequately addressed in many European countries. Although carers can play a significant role in identification and referral, they usually lack the expertise necessary to identify signs of mental disorders. This study evaluated a care staff training programme aiming at improving awareness on issues of dual diagnosis in a group of 36 care staff from residential and community centres in Greece. Training was based on the British Mental Health in Learning Disabilities Training Pack and the PAS–ADD Checklist. The overwhelming majority of staff were very satisfied with training. Staff from institutional work settings, with no previous training on dual diagnosis and with a lower level of education, benefited to a significant degree. Changes occurred mostly in their knowledge and attitudes rather than practice. Supervised practical training is vital to transfer, strengthen and maintain positive changes at work.