RETIREMENT FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES: CRITICAL REVIEW AND FUTURE RESEARCH NEEDS

Patient and public involvement is considered integral to health research in the United Kingdom; however, studies documenting the involvement of adults with intellectual disabilities and parent carers in health research studies are scarce. Through group interviews, this study explored the perspectives and experiences of a group of adults with intellectual disabilities and a group of parent carers about their collaborative/participatory involvement in a 3-year study which explored the effectiveness of annual health checks for adults with intellectual disabilities. Thematic analysis identified five key themes consistent across both groups; authenticity of participation, working together, generating new outcome measures, dissemination of findings and involvement in future research. Although reported anecdotally rather than originating from the analysis, increased self-confidence is also discussed. The groups’ unique perspectives led to insights not previously considered by the research team which led to important recommendations to inform healthcare practice.

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Meaning and Value of Productivity to Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities ◽

10.1352/1934-9556-47.6.413 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 47 (6) ◽

pp. 413-424 ◽

Cited By ~ 28

Author(s):

Rosemary Lysaght ◽

Hélène Ouellette-Kuntz ◽

Carole Morrison

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Future Research ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Personal Projects ◽

Social Barriers ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Meaningful Participation ◽

Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Abstract Involvement in productivity roles such as work, volunteerism, and personal projects plays a central role in the lives of most adults and is associated with enhanced physical and mental health. This study examined the meaning of productivity to adults with intellectual disabilities, their satisfaction with the roles they held, and contributors and barriers to achieving satisfying productivity outcomes. The results suggest a number of key areas to address in future research and practice, including systemic and social barriers to choice and meaningful participation.

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Effects of Physical Exercise on Motor Skills and Body Composition of Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Systematic Detailed Review

Journal of Anthropology of Sport and Physical Education ◽

10.26773/jaspe.211005 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (4) ◽

pp. 27-34

Author(s):

Milan Mitic ◽

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Marko Aleksandrovic ◽

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Body Composition ◽

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Motor Skills ◽

Meta Analysis ◽

Regular Physical Activity ◽

Future Research ◽

Detailed Review ◽

Physical Abilities ◽

Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

People with intellectual disabilities (ID) make up about 2% of the total population, in addition to the cognitive and social problems which they face, physical abilities are at a very low level, during life. At the same time, people with ID show deficits in motor status which is associated with poor perception of information and inability to execute movements and with constant variation of body status indicators. The aim of this detailed review was to summarize previous works that examined the effects that regular physical activity has on motor and physical status in ID. The following index databases were used to collect adequate literature: GoogleScholar, PubMed, SciIndex, ResearchGate, MEDLINE. A systematic review of the available literature was performed in accordance with the guidelines of the Preferred Reports for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA). The training processes of people with ID are adapted to the level of disability. Research that has studied the effects of adequate and regular physical activity highlights the importance of these programs in reducing the consequences and improving the quality of life of this population, improving motor skills and body composition, in the future this knowledge should be combined with the benefits of nutritional programs to see the overall effects on motor skills and body composition in people with ID, so future research examining long-term positive sides is necessary.

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A review of current approaches for the study of microplastic contamination in crustaceans

Environmental Reviews ◽

10.1139/er-2020-0024 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Rayane Sorrentino ◽

André R. Senna

Keyword(s):

Nutritional Status ◽

Food Webs ◽

Critical Review ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Needs ◽

Contaminant Exposure ◽

Marine Food Webs ◽

Growing Body ◽

False Sense ◽

Marine Food

Microplastics (MPs) are ubiquitous in the marine environment, and a growing body of evidence suggests that they pose a threat to marine ecosystems. The ingestion of MPs causes a false sense of satiation and decline in nutritional status. After animal ingestion, MPs fragment into nanoplastics, returning to the environment through egestion and thereby becoming vectors of contaminant exposure (organic and inorganic) into marine food webs. Crustacea is one invertebrate group frequently investigated in studies of MP ingestion. Through a critical review of the current literature, we provide an overview of techniques utilized in research on the contamination of MPs on members of the Crustacea subphylum and thereby identify methodological limitations and future research needs.

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Commentary on “Dietitians’ challenges when consulting to adults with intellectual disabilities”

Tizard Learning Disability Review ◽

10.1108/tldr-07-2019-0024 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (4) ◽

pp. 163-167

Author(s):

Paraskevi Triantafyllopoulou

Keyword(s):

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Intervention Studies ◽

Overweight And Obesity ◽

Future Research ◽

Content Type ◽

Prevalence Studies ◽

Multiple Components ◽

Obesity And Overweight ◽

Randomised Control Trials ◽

Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to consider issues around obesity and overweight for people with intellectual disabilities (IDs). Design/methodology/approach A review of the literature is provided looking at issues around overweight and obesity for adults with IDs. Both prevalence studies and intervention studies were considered. Findings The prevalence of overweight and obesity is considerably higher for adults with IDs when compared to the general population. Intervention studies focusing on multiple components seem to be the most effective. However, future research should focus on randomised control trials taking into consideration the views of people with IDs. Originality/value This paper synthesizes some of the available evidence on obesity and overweight for adults with IDs providing clear recommendations for the future.

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Assessing attachment status in adults with intellectual disabilities: the potential of the Adult Attachment Projective Picture System

Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities ◽

10.1108/amhid-10-2012-0004 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 103-119 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Deanna J Gallichan ◽

Carol George

Keyword(s):

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Adult Attachment ◽

Clinical Work ◽

Clinical Samples ◽

Future Research ◽

Validity And Reliability ◽

Content Type ◽

State Of Mind ◽

Adult Attachment Projective ◽

Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the potential of the Adult Attachment Projective Picture System (AAP) as a measure of attachment state of mind in adults with intellectual disabilities. The AAP is a free response picture system method of assessing patterns of adult attachment with established validity and reliability in community and clinical samples. Design/methodology/approach – The paper reports on five cases of adults with intellectual disabilities who were administered the AAP as part of routine clinical work. The AAP administration procedure was modified to take account of the participants’ intellectual disabilities. Findings – It was possible to code and classify each AAP using the established coding and classification system. The authors coded four cases blind to each other ' s classification; they agreed on classifications for three cases and reached consensus on the fourth. The AAP analysis showed strong correspondence with case history material. Originality/value – The AAP demonstrates the potential to assess attachment state of mind in adults with intellectual disabilities and is the first developmental measure of attachment status that has shown potential in this population. The paper discusses clinical application of the AAP and directions for future research.

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Developmental Neurotoxicity of Pyrethroid Insecticides: Critical Review and Future Research Needs

Environmental Health Perspectives ◽

10.1289/ehp.7254 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 113 (2) ◽

pp. 123-136 ◽

Cited By ~ 324

Author(s):

Timothy J. Shafer ◽

Douglas A. Meyer ◽

Kevin M. Crofton

Keyword(s):

Critical Review ◽

Developmental Neurotoxicity ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Needs ◽

Pyrethroid Insecticides

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Evaluating and Enhancing Driving Skills for Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities Through Simulator Training

Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities ◽

10.1177/1088357620985458 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 108835762098545

Author(s):

Kristina N. Randall ◽

Joseph B. Ryan ◽

Jordan N. Stierle ◽

Sharon M. Walters ◽

William Bridges

Keyword(s):

Learning Environment ◽

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Driving Simulator ◽

Motor Vehicle ◽

Simulator Training ◽

Future Research ◽

Safe Learning Environment ◽

Driver's License ◽

Adults With Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Lane Position

Research consistently demonstrates that attainment of a driver’s license and access to a vehicle directly and favorably influence employment outcomes, enhance one’s ability to capitalize on quality jobs, and expand one’s access to community and independent opportunities. This study used a driving simulator to provide driving lessons to 12 young adults with intellectual disabilities (IDs). The purpose was to use a safe learning environment to screen candidates for those who showed the potential to obtain a driver’s license. Instruction was provided using a set of interactive exercises focusing on controlling the vehicle via lane keeping, speed maintenance, and obstacle avoidance tasks. Results revealed that simulator training provided a safe learning environment to identify individuals demonstrating the potential to safely operate a motor vehicle. Participants demonstrated moderate to large gains in maintaining lane position, speed, braking response, and target detection. Implications and suggestions for future research are provided.

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Restraint of adults with intellectual disabilities: A critical review of the prevalence and characteristics associated with its use

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities ◽

10.1177/1744629518778695 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 24 (2) ◽

pp. 268-283 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lucy Fitton ◽

Dominic Ryan Jones

Keyword(s):

Intellectual Disabilities ◽

External Factors ◽

Future Research ◽

Challenging Behaviour ◽

Prevalence Rates ◽

Multiple Forms ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Restraint Use ◽

People With Intellectual Disabilities ◽

Adults With Intellectual Disabilities

Background: As part of their care, adults with intellectual disabilities are often subject to restrictive interventions including restraint. Method: A review examining the prevalence of restraint use with people with intellectual disabilities and the characteristics associated with its use. Results: The seven papers identified used quantitative methodologies and had cross-sectional designs. Prevalence rates of restraint ranged from 11% to 78%, multiple forms of restraint were common. Most studies focused on characteristics within the person with an intellectual disability, three considered external factors. Challenging behaviour was the most consistent characteristic associated with the use of restraint, but how this was defined varied. Conclusions: The review highlights a need for more consistent means of defining and measuring restraint and its associated characteristics. Future research into this area may also want to focus on the context of restraint such as whether it is the least restrictive option used.

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Interaction of titanium dioxide nanoparticles with soil components and plants: current knowledge and future research needs – a critical review

Environmental Science Nano ◽

10.1039/c7en00985b ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 257-278 ◽

Cited By ~ 50

Author(s):

Wenjuan Tan ◽

Jose R. Peralta-Videa ◽

Jorge L. Gardea-Torresdey

Keyword(s):

Titanium Dioxide ◽

Critical Review ◽

Current Knowledge ◽

Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles ◽

Food Additives ◽

Engineered Nanoparticles ◽

Future Research ◽

Research Needs ◽

Personal Care ◽

Soil Components

Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (nano-TiO2), one of the most produced engineered nanoparticles (ENPs), are used in pigments, photocatalysis, food additives, and personal care products.

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