Mental Health Services for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Study of Patient Characteristics, Associated Factors and Consequent Needs for Adaptation in Assessment and Treatment DOI Creative Commons

Kjersti Karlsen,

Ellen Kathrine Munkhaugen,

Hanne Kari Fossum

et al.

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38(1)

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

ABSTRACT Background Individuals with intellectual disabilities are at increased risk of mental health disorders, but may struggle to access appropriate services. While assessment/treatment need be adapted, knowledge is limited about what such adaptations entail. Method During a service development project, the participants (33 professionals, 13 family members) were asked identify characteristics/associated factors individuals and co‐occurring disorders. Using thematic analysis, 1103 participant responses analyzed needs for adaptation in assessment/treatment. Results Three core themes identified: (1) A broader assessment: Gaining an accurate comprehensive understanding individual's history, abilities difficulties, (2) Adjusting/modifying existing treatment strategies, (3) Ensuring that day‐to‐day met. Conclusions According participants, disorder this population requires more time assessments necessary. Family/caregiver involvement cross‐service organisation/collaboration represent other important adaptations.

Language: Английский

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BreAnne A. Danzi, Ellen A. Knowles,

J Thomas

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Mental Health Services for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Study of Patient Characteristics, Associated Factors and Consequent Needs for Adaptation in Assessment and Treatment DOI Creative Commons

Kjersti Karlsen,

Ellen Kathrine Munkhaugen,

Hanne Kari Fossum

et al.

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38(1)

Published: Oct. 24, 2024

ABSTRACT Background Individuals with intellectual disabilities are at increased risk of mental health disorders, but may struggle to access appropriate services. While assessment/treatment need be adapted, knowledge is limited about what such adaptations entail. Method During a service development project, the participants (33 professionals, 13 family members) were asked identify characteristics/associated factors individuals and co‐occurring disorders. Using thematic analysis, 1103 participant responses analyzed needs for adaptation in assessment/treatment. Results Three core themes identified: (1) A broader assessment: Gaining an accurate comprehensive understanding individual's history, abilities difficulties, (2) Adjusting/modifying existing treatment strategies, (3) Ensuring that day‐to‐day met. Conclusions According participants, disorder this population requires more time assessments necessary. Family/caregiver involvement cross‐service organisation/collaboration represent other important adaptations.

Language: Английский

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