Impact of COVID-19 on the burden of care of families of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
; 35(2): 577-586, 2022 Mar.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1566301
ABSTRACT
AIM:
This study analysed the impact that COVID-19 and the response measures implemented by the Spanish Government have had on families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.METHOD:
Data on 323 family members (M = 52.3 years old; SD = 10.5) were collected through an online survey, which was focused on analysing difficulties experienced and service provision during lockdown.RESULTS:
Many families (66.3%) have seen their level of stress increased during lockdown because of, among other reasons, a greater burden of care. Difficulties were associated with the closure and changes in disability-related services. Families of people with extensive support needs have generally experienced greater difficulties.CONCLUSION:
Support services should have been considered essential services during lockdown. The failure to receive support has resulted in excessive burden on families, who had to assume a multitude of roles to support their family member with intellectual and developmental disability.Keywords
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Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
COVID-19
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Intellectual Disability
Type of study:
Experimental Studies
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Observational study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Middle aged
Language:
English
Journal:
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Jar.12969
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