Parent perspectives on inclusive education for students with intellectual disability: A scoping review of the literature

Abstract Participation is a central aspect of human functioning and a key focus of research and practice in the intellectual disability field. However, there is not an accepted definition of participation that guides research and practice. To inform the development of a definition, a scoping review of the intellectual disability literature from 2001−2015 was conducted. Findings suggest that existing research rarely uses definitions of participation, but does examine participation across multiple domains and addresses issues of access and inclusion. Less focus was placed on individual aspects of participation such as meaning, responsibility, and choice. Based on the findings, implications for future research and practice are provided.

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Self-Determination Among Transition-Age Youth With Autism or Intellectual Disability: Parent Perspectives

Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities ◽

10.2511/027494813809330234 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 38 (3) ◽

pp. 129-138 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Erik W. Carter ◽

Kathleen Lynne Lane ◽

Molly Cooney ◽

Katherine Weir ◽

Colleen K. Moss ◽

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Keyword(s):

Intellectual Disability ◽

Self Determination ◽

Parent Perspectives ◽

Transition Age Youth ◽

Transition Age

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Needling Interventions for Sciatica: Choosing Methods Based on Neuropathic Pain Mechanisms—A Scoping Review

Journal of Clinical Medicine ◽

10.3390/jcm10102189 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 2189

Author(s):

Thomas Perreault ◽

César Fernández-de-las-Peñas ◽

Mike Cummings ◽

Barry C. Gendron

Keyword(s):

Neuropathic Pain ◽

Effective Treatment ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Reference Lists ◽

Current Evidence ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Dry Needling ◽

Pain Mechanisms ◽

Literature Searches ◽

Cochrane Database

Sciatica is a condition often accompanied by neuropathic pain (NP). Acupuncture and dry needling are common treatments for pain, and the current literature supports acupuncture as an effective treatment for sciatica. However, it is unknown if the mechanisms of NP are considered in the delivery of needling interventions for sciatica. Our objective was to assess the efficacy and the effectiveness of needling therapies, to identify common needling practices and to investigate if NP mechanisms are considered in the treatment of sciatica. A scoping review of the literature on needling interventions for sciatica and a review of the literature on mechanisms related to NP and needling interventions were performed. Electronic literature searches were conducted on PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL and Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews from inception to August, 2020 to identify relevant papers. Reference lists of included papers were also manually screened and a related-articles search through PubMed was performed on all included articles. Mapping of the results included description of included studies, summary of results, and identification of gaps in the existing literature. Ten articles were included. All studies used acupuncture for the treatment of sciatica, no studies on dry needling were identified. Current evidence supports the efficacy and effectiveness of acupuncture for sciatica, however, no studies considered underlying NP mechanisms in the acupuncture approach for sciatica and the rationale for using acupuncture was inconsistent among trials. This review reveals that neuropathic pain mechanisms are not routinely considered in needling approaches for patients with sciatica. Studies showed acupuncture to be an effective treatment for sciatic pain, however, further research is warranted to explore if needling interventions for sciatica and NP would be more effective if NP mechanisms are considered.

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LGBTQ+ Aging Research in Canada: A 30-Year Scoping Review of the Literature

Geriatrics ◽

10.3390/geriatrics6020060 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 60

Author(s):

Kimberley Wilson ◽

Arne Stinchcombe ◽

Sophie M. Regalado

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Older Adults ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Lived Experiences ◽

Systematic Search ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Aging Research ◽

Aging Populations ◽

Diverse Groups

Canada has a unique socio-political history concerning the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. With aging populations, understanding diverse groups of older adults is paramount. We completed a systematic search and scoping review of research in Canada to quantify and articulate the scale and scope of research on LGBTQ+ aging. Our search identified over 4000 results and, after screening for relevance, our review focused on 70 articles. Five major themes in the literature on LGBTQ+ aging in Canada were identified: (1) risk, (2) HIV, (3) stigma, and discrimination as barriers to care, (4) navigating care and identity, (5) documenting the history and changing policy landscapes. Most of the articles were not focused on the aging, yet the findings are relevant when considering the lived experiences of current older adults within LGBTQ+ communities. Advancing the evidence on LGBTQ+ aging involves improving the quality of life and aging experiences for LGBTQ+ older adults through research.

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A scoping review of the literature on the involvement of service users in personality disorder services

Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine ◽

10.1017/ipm.2014.46 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 31 (4) ◽

pp. 233-243

Author(s):

L. Montgomery ◽

M. Donnelly

Keyword(s):

Health Policy ◽

Personality Disorder ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Service User ◽

Mental Health Policy ◽

User Involvement ◽

Service Users ◽

Service User Involvement ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Policy Makers

BackgroundService user involvement is receiving increasing support from mental health policy makers, service planners and research commissioners. However, we lack a good understanding of the nature and extent to which service users are involved in personality disorder (PD) services and the effects of involvement in these services.ObjectivesTo review and appraise published sources; increase understanding about service user involvement in PD services; and highlight knowledge gaps and related issues.MethodsA scoping review methodology was adopted. Data were ‘charted’ to illustrate the landscape of writings and views and a qualitative analysis synthesized the results in terms of key emergent themes.ResultsOnly a small amount of published work was identified with significant gaps in the literature. Effects were reported mostly in terms processes and emotional and practical benefits for service users. Emergent themes were wellness and health, recruitment and support for service users.ConclusionsThis scoping review uncovered a lack of published work despite service user involvement being a key strand of health policy. There is a need for outcomes-focused research regarding service user involvement. Successful user involvement in PD services requires attention to be focused on the context, recruitment, support and ‘wellness’ of service users.

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Single-sex education in the 21st century: A 20-year scoping review of the literature

Teaching and Teacher Education ◽

10.1016/j.tate.2021.103462 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 106 ◽

pp. 103462

Author(s):

Daniel B. Robinson ◽

Jennifer Mitton ◽

Greg Hadley ◽

Meagan Kettley

Keyword(s):

Sex Education ◽

21St Century ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Single Sex ◽

Single Sex Education

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Reasonable adjustments for people with intellectual disability in acute care: a scoping review of the evidence

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-039647 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. e039647

Author(s):

Mairead Moloney ◽

Therese Hennessy ◽

Owen Doody

Keyword(s):

Intellectual Disability ◽

Acute Care ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Service Provision ◽

Care Setting ◽

Acute Care Setting ◽

Inclusion Criteria ◽

Health Service Provision ◽

Acute Care Settings ◽

Fair Access

ObjectivesPeople with intellectual disability are vulnerable in terms of health service provision due to increased comorbidity, higher dependency and cognitive impairment. This review explored the literature to ascertain what reasonable adjustments are evident in acute care to support people with intellectual disability, ensuring they have fair access and utilisation of health services.DesignScoping review.SettingAcute care settings.MethodsFive databases were systematically searched to identify studies that reported on the implementation of reasonable adjustments. Authors worked in pairs to screen studies for inclusion, data were extracted and charted and findings were synthesised according to content and themes.ResultsOf the 7770 records identified, six studies were included in the review. The volume of evidence was influenced by specific inclusion criteria, and only papers that reported on the actual implementation of a reasonable adjustment within an acute care setting were included. Many papers reported on the concept of reasonable adjustment; however, few identified its applications in practice.ConclusionsThe scoping review highlights a lack of research on the practice and implementation of reasonable adjustments within acute care settings. There is a need for increased support, education and the provision of intellectual disability specialists across acute care settings.

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