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The Outcomes and Impact Scale – Revised: the psychometric properties of a scale assessing the impact of service provision
ConclusionsThe O&IS‐R is a psychometrically sound scale that can be used in service and research settings to measure the impact of services and supports. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - February 28, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: S. Koritsas, N. Hagiliassis, C. Cuzzillo Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Improving diabetes care for people with intellectual disabilities: a qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of professionals in diabetes and intellectual disability services
ConclusionsThe findings of this study have important international implications in how diabetes practitioners plan and deliver services for people with ID and other vulnerable groups with limited cognitive ability and communication skills and difficulties in self‐management. The findings highlight that access to diabetes education and adapted resources is needed, and if ‘reasonable adjustments’ are made to service provision and practice, people with ID can benefit from improved healthcare. Developing joint clinics to share knowledge and resources between diabetes and ID practitioners may improve service delivery and ...
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - February 28, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: M. Brown, L. Taggart, T. Karatzias, M. Truesdale, R. Walley, R. Northway, S. Macrae, M. Carey, M. Davies Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

The applicability of bright light therapy in adults with moderate, severe or profound intellectual disabilities: a brief report
ConclusionsBright light therapy is applicable in adults with moderate, severe of profound ID. Its effectiveness as a treatment for depression in adults with ID should be further studied. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - February 22, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: H. Hermans, N. Soerokromo, H. Evenhuis Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

Mainstream health professionals' stigmatising attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review
ConclusionsStigmatising attitudes towards people with ID appeared to be present among mainstream health professionals. This might affect the ongoing challenges regarding inclusion in mainstream healthcare services. To facilitate inclusion in mainstream healthcare services, it is recommended to include contact and collaboration with experts‐by‐experience in education programs of health professionals. Future research should progress beyond descriptive accounts of stigma towards exploring relationships between cognitive, affective and behavioural dimensions as pointers for intervention. Finally, inclusion would benefit fr...
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - February 15, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: H. A. Pelleboer ‐Gunnink, W. M. W. J. Van Oorsouw, J. Van Weeghel, P. J. C. M. Embregts Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Distinguishing subtypes of extrinsic motivation among people with mild to borderline intellectual disability
ConclusionsOverall, the results of the current study provide initial evidence for the universality of the four subtypes of extrinsic motivation across populations with and without ID. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - February 10, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: N. Frielink, C. Schuengel, P. Embregts Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Where is the ‘subjective straight ahead’ in Williams syndrome?
ConclusionsIndividuals with WS showed a significant leftward deviation in the SSA task. This bias of the body's longitudinal axe representation could have a negative impact on the use of an egocentric reference system, which could be the cause for their difficulties in defining spatial relations (e.g. location and orientation) necessary for performing spatial tasks. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - February 9, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: A. Saj, J. Heiz, K. Barisnikov Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research

The nature and prevalence of catatonic symptoms in young people with autism
ConclusionCatatonic symptoms are more prevalent in young people with autism than previously thought, and the Attenuated Behaviour Questionnaire has potential as a clinical and research tool. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 31, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: J. Breen, D. J. Hare Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Development and psychometric properties of the Psychological Therapies Outcome Scale – Intellectual Disabilities (PTOS‐ID)
ConclusionsThis preliminary study suggests that the PTOS‐ID is a psychometrically robust measure of psychological distress and psychological well‐being that can be used with people with ID. Further research is required to assess its reliability and ability to detect change. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 26, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: N Vlissides, N Beail, T Jackson, K Williams, L Golding Tags: Mental Health Source Type: research

Nidotherapy compared with enhanced care programme approach training for adults with aggressive challenging behaviour and intellectual disability (NIDABID): cluster ‐randomised controlled trial
DiscussionNidotherapy shows promise in the management of aggressive challenging behaviour in care homes, but a delay in its benefit might be expected if given to staff only. The treatment is worthy of further evaluation and development. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 25, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: P. Tyrer, S. A. Tarabi, P. Bassett, N. Liedtka, R. Hall, J. Nagar, A. Imrie, H. Tyrer Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Primary health care for people with an intellectual disability: an exploration of consultations, problems identified, and their management in Australia
ConclusionThe significant differences in consultations, problems identified and managed suggest that GPs may require additional support to (1) identify and manage common medical conditions experienced by people with an ID; (2) manage the increased time required for consultations; and (3) directly consult with people with an ID. Further research is required to determine why GPs managed problems in a significantly different way for people with an ID. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 24, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: J. Weise, A. Pollack, H. Britt, J. N. Trollor Tags: Original manuscript Source Type: research

Prevalence of psychotropic medication use and association with challenging behaviour in adults with an intellectual disability. A total population study
ConclusionsThe use of a total population sample identified via multiple routes is less likely to overestimate prevalence rates of medication use. Current challenging behaviour was a predictor of medication use after controlling for other variables. Data indicate that there may be differences in prescribing patterns associated with different topographies of challenging behaviours. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 15, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: D. L. Bowring, V. Totsika, R. P. Hastings, S. Toogood, M. McMahon Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

The Mandarin Chinese version of the Beach Centre Family Quality of Life Scale: development and psychometric properties in Taiwanese families of children with developmental delay
ConclusionsThis study showed that the Mandarin Chinese version of the BCFQOL is reliable and valid for Taiwanese families of children with DD. The instrument could be applied to assess FQOL in families of children with DD who are receiving EI in order to evaluate family services and supports. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 15, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: S. ‐J. Chiu, P. ‐T. Chen, Y. ‐T. Chou, L. ‐Y. Chien Tags: Original manuscript Source Type: research

Intellectual disability and patient activation after release from prison: a prospective cohort study
ConclusionsEx‐prisoners screening positive for possible intellectual disability have decreased patient activation for at least 6 months after release from prison. However, individuals whose possible intellectual disability is unidentified appear to be particularly vulnerable. Incarceration is a pivotal opportunity for the identification of intellectual disability and for initiating transitional linkages to health and intellectual disability‐specific community services for this marginalised population. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 15, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: J. T. Young, C. Cumming, K. Dooren, N. G. Lennox, R. Alati, M. J. Spittal, L. Brophy, D. B. Preen, S. A. Kinner Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

The nationwide register ‐based prevalence of intellectual disability during childhood and adolescence
ConclusionsCumulative prevalence of ID by year, until the age of 18, will provide a better estimate and understanding of the prevalence of ID than a point prevalence at any one point during the developmental years. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 15, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: H. Westerinen, M. Kaski, L. J. Virta, H. Kautiainen, K. H. Pitk älä, M. Iivanainen Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research

Aboriginal prisoners and cognitive impairment: the impact of dual disadvantage on Social and Emotional Wellbeing
ConclusionsCulturally responsive disability assistance should be available at all phases of the justice system for Indigenous people with cognitive impairment to ensure that equitable care is accessible and needs are addressed. (Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research)
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research - January 4, 2017 Category: Disability Authors: S. M. Shepherd, J. R. P. Ogloff, D. Shea, J. E. Pfeifer, Y. Paradies Tags: Original Manuscript Source Type: research