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‘Get Healthy!’ A physical activity and nutrition program for older adults with intellectual disability: pilot study protocol

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 2018
Background Older adults with intellectual disability have high rates of lifestyle-related illness yet remain poorly engaged in physical activity and nutrition interventions.
Carmela Salomon, Jessica Bellamy, Elizabeth Evans, Renae Reid, Michelle Hsu, Scott Teasdale, Julian Trollor   +6 more
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Obesity in British children with and without intellectual disability: cohort study

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background Reducing the prevalence of and inequities in the distribution of child obesity will require developing interventions that are sensitive to the situation of ‘high risk’ groups of children.
Eric Emerson, Janet Robertson, Susannah Baines, Chris Hatton   +3 more
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Vaccine Coverage among Children with and without Intellectual Disabilities in the UK: Cross Sectional Study

BMC Public Health, 2019
Background Universal childhood vaccination programmes form a core component of child health policies in most countries, including the UK. Achieving high coverage rates of vaccines is critical for establishing ‘herd immunity’ and preventing disease ...
Eric Emerson, Janet Robertson, Susannah Baines, Chris Hatton   +3 more
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The association between employment status and health among British adults with and without intellectual impairments: cross-sectional analyses of a cohort study

BMC Public Health, 2018
Background There exists a well established link between employment status and health, with unemployment being associated with poorer health. Much less is known about the association between economic inactivity and health, especially among people with ...
Eric Emerson, Chris Hatton, Susannah Baines, Janet Robertson   +3 more
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Sexual activity and sexual health among young adults with and without mild/moderate intellectual disability

BMC Public Health, 2018
Background There is widespread concern about the sexual ‘vulnerability’ of young people with intellectual disabilities, but little evidence relating to sexual activity and sexual health.
Susannah Baines, Eric Emerson, Janet Robertson, Chris Hatton   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of COVID-19 on people ageing with an intellectual disability in Ireland: Protocol for a follow-up survey [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

HRB Open Research, 2021
Background:  The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have had a dramatic impact on many people, but individuals with an intellectual disability, given the prevalence of congregate living and high levels of co-morbid conditions, may be particularly
Mary McCarron, Andrew Allen, Darren McCausland, Margaret Haigh, Retha Luus, Fathima Rosmin Bavussantakath, Fintan Sheerin, Niamh Mulryan, Eilish Burke, Eimear McGlinchey, Fidelma Flannery, Philip McCallion   +11 more
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Rethinking Disability [PDF]

BMC Medicine, 2018
Disability as a health outcome deserves more attention than it has so far received. With people living longer and the epidemiological transition from infectious to noncommunicable diseases as the major cause of health burden, we need to focus attention on disability - the non-fatal impact of heath conditions - over and above our concern for causes of ...
Cieza, Alarcos, Sabariego, Carla, Bickenbach, Jerome, Chatterji, Somnath   +3 more
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Has teaching about intellectual disability healthcare in Australian medical schools improved? A 20-year comparison of curricula audits

BMC Medical Education, 2020
Background People with intellectual disability (ID) have multiple and complex health needs, more frequent healthcare episodes, and experience poorer health outcomes. Research conducted two decades ago showed that medical professionals were lacking in the
Julian N. Trollor, Claire Eagleson, Beth Ruffell, Jane Tracy, Jennifer J. Torr, Seeta Durvasula, Teresa Iacono, Rachael C. Cvejic, Nicholas Lennox   +8 more
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Learning Italian as a Second Language in a Sample of Ukrainian Children: A Game-Based Learning Approach

Pediatric Reports, 2023
Game-based learning is an educational approach aimed at acquiring knowledge through the use of play. There are various studies that note the effectiveness of playing as an educational tool and the use of digital platforms as a tool that can increase its ...
Alessandro Frolli, Francesco Cerciello, Clara Esposito, Mariagrazia Russo, Fabio Bisogni   +4 more
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Intellectual disability content within tertiary medical curriculum: how is it taught and by whom?

BMC Medical Education, 2018
Background Individuals with intellectual disability experience higher rates of physical and mental health conditions compared with the general population, yet have inequitable access to health care services.
Julian N. Trollor, Claire Eagleson, Beth Turner, Jane Tracy, Jennifer J. Torr, Seeta Durvasula, Teresa Iacono, Rachael C. Cvejic, Nicolas Lennox   +8 more
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