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Annual primary health care contacts by people with intellectual disabilities: a comparison of three matched groups
- Authors:
- HALSTEAD Simon A., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 13(2), 2000, pp.100-107.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The use of primary care services by three matched groups of people with intellectual disabilities was compared over a period of one year. Differences in the patterns of provision were detected between hospital intellectual disability specialists and general practitioners. The degree of behavioural disturbance and disability of the subjects were found to be the most important predictors of primary care contact.
Access to services and meeting the needs of people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- LENNOX Tasmin, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Learning Disabilities, 7(1), March 2003, pp.34-50.
- Publisher:
- Sage
People with learning disabilities have greater primary health care needs than the general population, yet these needs often go unmet. A local survey of 49 adults with learning disabilities was carried out to consider patterns of access and need. Findings indicate that basic health needs, such as feet problems, incontinence, eyesight problems and specific medical conditions, of people with learning disabilities are frequently noted. Access to primary care services to address these needs is discussed along with suggestions for future research and recommendations for service planning.
Promoting health, supporting inclusion: the national review of the contribution of all nurses and midwives to the care and support of people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- NHS. Scotland
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 84p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This review seeks to address the health needs of all members of the population and reduce inequalities. People with learning difficulties frequently have complex heath, social and educational needs that demand high levels of support. Failure to recognise an meet their needs often leads to their social exclusion. It is therefore necessary that actions required to improve health and reduce inequalities are supported by strategic planning resourcing, knowledge and expertise.
Health gain through screening - mental health: developing primary health care services for people with an intellectual disability
- Authors:
- ROY A., MARTIN D. M., WELLS M. B.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(4), December 1997, pp.227-239.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Referrals to mental health services are highly variable and depend on local factors such as availability of psychiatric and community nursing services, general practitioners' awareness of mental health problems in people with an intellectual disability, and knowledge and attitudes of professional and family carers. This article describes a study which aims to identify individuals with significant mental health problems who were not receiving services. Difficulties encountered in targeting services.
Health gain through screening - users' and carers' perspectives of health care: developing primary health care services for people with an intellectual disability
- Authors:
- MARTIN D.M., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 22(4), December 1997, pp.241-249.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Describes Primary Health Care Project for People with an Intellectual Disability which began early in 1995 in Northern Birmingham to facilitate equal access to health care services for adults with an intellectual disability, and to establish a health screening protocol. The aim of the study was to identify the experiences, expectations and opinions of the people using these services. The implications of this methodology and its findings are discussed.