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J Intellect Disabil ; 23(1): 78-96, 2019 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28812949

ABSTRACT

Patient and public involvement is considered integral to health research in the United Kingdom; however, studies documenting the involvement of adults with intellectual disabilities and parent carers in health research studies are scarce. Through group interviews, this study explored the perspectives and experiences of a group of adults with intellectual disabilities and a group of parent carers about their collaborative/participatory involvement in a 3-year study which explored the effectiveness of annual health checks for adults with intellectual disabilities. Thematic analysis identified five key themes consistent across both groups; authenticity of participation, working together, generating new outcome measures, dissemination of findings and involvement in future research. Although reported anecdotally rather than originating from the analysis, increased self-confidence is also discussed. The groups' unique perspectives led to insights not previously considered by the research team which led to important recommendations to inform healthcare practice.


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Community-Based Participatory Research , Health Services Research , Intellectual Disability/psychology , Parents/psychology , Patient Participation/psychology , Persons with Mental Disabilities/psychology , Adult , Caregivers/psychology , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Qualitative Research
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J Appl Res Intellect Disabil ; 26(3): 231-42, 2013 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23580209

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BACKGROUND: There is insufficient evidence to guide decisions around (non-)disclosure of bad news of life-limiting illness and death to people with intellectual disabilities. AIM: The aim of this study was to develop guidelines for decisions about (non-)disclosure of bad news around life-limiting illness and death to people with intellectual disabilities, by examining stakeholders' preferences (and reasons) around disclosure and non-disclosure. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Focus groups and interviews were held with 109 participants: people with intellectual disabilities, family carers, intellectual disabilities professionals and medical healthcare professionals. RESULTS: People with intellectual disabilities had wide-ranging views about disclosure. Reasons for non-disclosure included: preventing distress; too difficult for the bearer of bad news; the bearer of bad news lacks knowledge; inability to understand; no sense of time; conflicting views among stakeholders. Reasons for disclosure included: a right to know; knowledge helps the person cope; need for involvement. CONCLUSION: Disclosure of bad news could cause harm in some situations, but this needs careful assessment. The authors present guidelines for disclosure that now need to be tested in practice.


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Death , Intellectual Disability/psychology , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Terminally Ill/psychology , Truth Disclosure , Adaptation, Psychological , Caregivers/psychology , Communication Barriers , Female , Focus Groups , Health Personnel/psychology , Humans , Male , Needs Assessment , Qualitative Research
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