Screening for mental health problems in adults with learning disabilities using the Mini PAS-ADD Interview

BackgroundPeople with learning disabilities and mental health problems have complex needs. Care should be provided according to need.AimTo develop a standardised needs-assessment instrument for adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems.MethodThe Camberwell Assessment of Need for Adults with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (CANDID) was developed by modifying the Camberwell Assessment of Need (CAN). Concurrent validity was tested using the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) and the Disability Assessment Schedule (DAS). Test–retest and interrater reliability were investigated using 40 adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems.ResultsCANDID scores were significantly correlated with both DAS (P<0.05) and GAF scores (P<0.01). Correlation coefficients for interrater reliability were 0.93 (user), 0.90 (carer), and 0.97 (staff ratings); for test–retest reliability they were 0.71, 0.69 and 0.86 respectively. Mean interview duration was less than 30 minutes.ConclusionsThe CANDID is a brief, valid and reliable needs assessment instrument for adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems.

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Acute In-Patient Treatment for Adults with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health Problems in a Specialised Admission Unit

The British Journal of Development Disabilities ◽

10.1179/096979598799156182 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 44 (86) ◽

pp. 20-29 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Tyrone Trower ◽

Lyn Treadwell ◽

Sabyasachi Bhaumik

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Learning Disabilities ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Health Problems ◽

Patient Treatment ◽

Adults With Learning Disabilities

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Studying grief in adults with learning disabilities

The British Journal of Psychiatry ◽

10.1192/bjp.176.3.297 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 176 (3) ◽

pp. 297-297 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

C. A. Lyons

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Learning Disabilities ◽

Adult Learning ◽

Learning Disability ◽

Research Methodology ◽

Service Provision ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Health Problems ◽

Adults With Learning Disabilities

I read with interest the article by Bonell-Pascual et al (1999) and would agree that recognition of, and service provision for, the bereaved adult learning disability population is markedly deficient. However, their conclusion that learning disability is a significant predictor of future mental health problems following bereavement is not substantiated and should be interpreted with caution in view of the flawed research methodology.

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Transition for adolescents and young adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems/challenging behaviours: the parent carers' views

Advances in Mental Health and Learning Disabilities ◽

10.1108/17530180200800004 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 22-28 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Gemma Unwin ◽

Nick LeMesurier ◽

Niyati Bathia ◽

Shoumitro Deb

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Learning Disabilities ◽

Administrative Support ◽

Focus Group Interview ◽

Mental Health Problems ◽

Health Problems ◽

Microsoft Word ◽

Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽

Case Vignettes ◽

Challenging Behaviours

The aim of the research was to scope issues of concern at transition for young people with learning disabilities and mental health problems/challenging behaviour from the perspective of parent carers, using a focus group interview consisting of ten participants, including one facilitator and administrative support. The interview was tape‐recorded, transcribed and thematically coded using Microsoft Word and NVivo. Two case vignettes were used to stimulate the discussion. Several themes emerged from analysis of the transcripts: access to information about rights and the services available for their son or daughter, and conflicts between carers and professionals. The experience of parent carers of people with learning disabilities is still not well understood. By understanding the views and experiences of parent carers, transition can be facilitated and concerned parties can work together to achieve better results.

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