...assessments required to diagnose constipation in a person with a learning disability accurately. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article identifies some of the barriers to effective service provision for people with learning disabilities in primary care. It describes how learning disability nurses and learning disability support workers can assist staff in primary care to improve the experiences of people with learning disabilities when attending healthcare appointments such as annual health checks, blood tests, cancer screening and other routine investigations. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
People with learning disabilities are more likely than the general population to develop type 2 diabetes, but are less likely to receive appropriate care.... To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Nearly one in three NHS trusts in England (29%) does not have a specific acute learning disability liaison service with a learning disability registered nurse, according to our exclusive investigation. This means that for many of the estimated 1.5 million people with learning disabilities in England, when they attend an acute hospital for treatment there will not be a clinician with specialist skills on hand to help meet their healthcare and communication needs. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Of the 2,054 deaths in people with a learning disability, 853 (42%) were avoidable. The report... To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aims to identify a consensus among experts regarding what conditions are conducive to successful sexual support and education for adults with mild IDs. Open access article - no login required
This article represents a quantitative synthesis of the current state of the literature on emotion dysregulation, with a specific focus on how the severity of emotion dysregulation differs across autistic and non-autistic people across the lifespan. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
In this study, we explored a model that included several individual psychological factors (such as fear of being negatively judged, self-esteem and autistic identity) and broader social and cultural factors (such as perceived stigma, negative life events, cultural emphasis on conformity and desire to fit in or stand out). Open access article - no login required
This codesigned review consolidated the evidence on the healthcare experiences of individuals and their carers from ethnic minority backgrounds with a learning disability. Open access article - no login required
Research has shown that not everyone can easily access digital content, particularly people with intellectual disabilities. Despite internet access being recognised as a human right in the United Nations' Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, this group faces significant disadvantages... Open access article - no login required
This umbrella review aims to establish whether the passport is an effective reasonable adjustment, identify barriers to its use and make recommendations to alleviate these barriers. Open access article - no login required
The aim of this scoping review was to understand stressful life events and their relationship with PTSD symptoms, other mental health and/or behavioural problems in individuals with ID-BIF. Open access article - no login required
This study aimed to identify the nature of supports provided to people with intellectual disability and dysphagia when eating and drinking in different environments, as described in the published literature. Open access article - no login required.
This study examines the characteristics of young people with intellectual/developmental disabilities transitioning from a residential educational setting in England, describes post-transition placement characteristics, and identifies factors that predict post-transition placement location. Open access article - no login required.
This article supports these healthcare professionals to improve the quality of life of service users and those around them by understanding neurodivergence better and developing appropriate strategies for responding to distressed behaviour. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
When people with learning disabilities show behaviour that challenges, nurses should try to understand why it is happening and explore ways to divert from it
When people with learning disabilities and/or autism display behaviour that challenges it can be difficult for carers to provide the support the person needs – and it is also damaging to the individual’s quality of life. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
To learn about the principles of behaviour change theories and how they can be used to promote physical activity in people with learning disabilities. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
People with learning disabilities face distinct challenges as they age. We know that people with a learning disability are at risk of developing the same age-related conditions as the general population but diagnostic overshadowing is still a big problem... To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study aimed to investigate if a 6-month SIT or a continuous aerobic programme could enhance physical performance and cardiac autonomic modulation at rest, during physical activity (PA) and after it in older adults with an ID. Open access article - no login required
Play is often included in autism diagnostic assessments. These tend to focus on ‘deficits’ and non-autistic interpretation of observable behaviours. In contrast, a neurodiversity-affirmative assessment approach involves centring autistic perspectives and focusing on strengths, differences and needs. Accordingly, this study was designed to focus on autistic perspectives of diagnostic assessments that incorporate play. Open access article - no login required