scholarly journals Reliability and validity of the CANDID – a needs assessment instrument for adults with learning disabilities and mental health problems

2000 ◽  
Vol 176 (5) ◽  
pp. 473-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Xenitidis ◽  
G. Thornicroft ◽  
M. Leese ◽  
M. Slade ◽  
M. Fotiadou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Assessment Instrument ◽  
Adults With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Camberwell Assessment Of Need ◽  
Assessment Of Need

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.

scholarly journals Studying grief in adults with learning disabilities

2000 ◽  
Vol 176 (3) ◽  
pp. 297-297 ◽  
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.

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

2008 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-28 ◽  
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.

scholarly journals PERAN KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN KESEHATAN MENTAL BAGI KONSELI

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulin Nihaya
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Important Thing ◽  
Associated Symptoms ◽  
Individual Information

Health for human life becomes a very important thing. Health is not only in the form of physically healthy, but also spiritually healthy in  a  mental sense. Diseases caused by mental health can be handled by interpersonal communication through behavioristik counseling. Interpersonal communication is to obtain individual information needs assessment, associated symptoms of mental health problems experienced by the counselee. Furthermore, the application of behavioristic therapy in the context of healthy mental growth in individuals with counseling step.<br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br />Kesehatan bagi kehidupan manusia menjadi hal yang sangat penting. Kesehatan tidak hanya dalam bentuk yang sehat secara fisik, tetapi juga sehat rohani dalam arti mental. Penyakit yang disebabkan oleh kesehatan mental dapat ditangani oleh komunikasi interpersonal melalui konseling behavioristik. Komunikasi interpersonal adalah untuk mendapatkan informasi pribadi penilaian kebutuhan, gejala terkait masalah kesehatan mental yang dialami oleh konseli. Selanjutnya, penerapan terapi behavioristik dalam konteks pertumbuhan mental yang sehat pada individu dengan tahap konseling.

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