A qualitative study of the needs of older adults with intellectual disabilities.
ageing
intellectual disabilities
needs
older adults
Journal
Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID
ISSN: 1468-3148
Titre abrégé: J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
Pays: England
ID NLM: 9613616
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Nov 2021
Nov 2021
Historique:
revised:
11
03
2021
received:
11
05
2020
accepted:
23
04
2021
pubmed:
15
6
2021
medline:
21
10
2021
entrez:
14
6
2021
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Research indicates that adults with intellectual disabilities are living longer. However, there is limited research on how this affects health and care needs. The present study aimed to examine the health and social care needs of older adults with intellectual disabilities in Ireland using multiple informants. Data were gathered from a sample of 20 adults aged 50 years or older (Mean = 59.1, SD = 5.9, range = 50-72; 11 female). The sample included individuals with mild (n = 7), moderate (n = 10) and severe/profound (n = 3) intellectual disabilities. Additional data from keyworkers (n = 19) and family carers (n = 15) provided a more complete understanding of needs. Results revealed some areas of agreement and difference between adults with intellectual disability and their carers regarding the social care, employment, retirement, physical and mental health needs of this population. The findings of this study have potential implications for the provision of high-quality services for older adults with intellectual disabilities.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Research indicates that adults with intellectual disabilities are living longer. However, there is limited research on how this affects health and care needs.
OBJECTIVE
OBJECTIVE
The present study aimed to examine the health and social care needs of older adults with intellectual disabilities in Ireland using multiple informants.
METHODS
METHODS
Data were gathered from a sample of 20 adults aged 50 years or older (Mean = 59.1, SD = 5.9, range = 50-72; 11 female). The sample included individuals with mild (n = 7), moderate (n = 10) and severe/profound (n = 3) intellectual disabilities. Additional data from keyworkers (n = 19) and family carers (n = 15) provided a more complete understanding of needs.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Results revealed some areas of agreement and difference between adults with intellectual disability and their carers regarding the social care, employment, retirement, physical and mental health needs of this population.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
The findings of this study have potential implications for the provision of high-quality services for older adults with intellectual disabilities.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
1560-1568Subventions
Organisme : St Michael's House
ID : Anniversary Funding
Informations de copyright
© 2021 The Authors. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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