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Psychotropic medicines’ prevalence, patterns and effects on cognitive and physical function in older adults with intellectual disability in Ireland: longitudinal cohort study, 2009–2020 [PDF]

BJPsych Open
Background The frequent prescribing of psychotropics and high prevalence of polypharmacy among older adults with intellectual disabilities require close monitoring.
Marina Odalović, Ashleigh Gorman, Aviejay Paul, Philip McCallion, Éilish Burke, Malcolm MacLachlan, Mary McCarron, Martin C. Henman, Maeve Moran, Juliette O'Connell, Michael Walsh, Rohit Shankar, Caitriona Ryan, Máire O'Dwyer   +13 more
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Injectable contraceptive use in women with intellectual disability: narrative review and service evaluation [PDF]

BJPsych Open
Background Intellectual disability is defined as an IQ of 70 or below. Women with intellectual disability frequently experience menstrual distress leading to the use of hormonal medications such as depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA).
Marianne Bergman, Alaa Martin
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COVID-19-related prescribing challenge in intellectual disability

BJPsych Open, 2021
Background The COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions are expected to affect the mental health of the population, especially people with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder, because of a variety of biological and psychosocial ...
Bushra Rauf, Hafsa Sheikh, Hassan Majid, Ashok Roy, Rani Pathania   +4 more
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The impact of COVID-19 on people ageing with an intellectual disability in Ireland: Protocol for a follow-up survey [version 2; 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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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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Current practice and adaptations being made for people with autism admitted to in-patient psychiatric services across the UK

BJPsych Open, 2021
Background A significant number of people with autism require in-patient psychiatric care. Although the requirement to adequately meet the needs of people with autism in these settings is enshrined in UK law and supported by national guidelines, little ...
Keir Jones, Satheesh Gangadharan, Philip Brigham, Edward Smith, Rohit Shankar   +4 more
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Prevalence of Sexual Abuse in Adults with Intellectual Disability: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021
This study presents the results of a systematic review on the prevalence of sexual abuse experienced in adulthood by individuals with intellectual disability.
Raluca Tomşa, Smaranda Gutu, Daniela Cojocaru, Belén Gutiérrez-Bermejo, Noelia Flores, C. Jenaro   +5 more
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Trauma experiences of people with an intellectual disability and their implications: A scoping review.

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
BACKGROUND People with an intellectual disability are more vulnerable to psychological trauma compared with the general population. The aim of this scoping review was to identify the current status of the literature on trauma that is specific to the ...
P. McNally, L. Taggart, M. Shevlin
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Improving nocturnal event monitoring in people with intellectual disability in community using an artificial intelligence camera

Epilepsy & Behavior Reports, 2023
There is higher prevalence of epilepsy and SUDEP in people with intellectual disability (PwID) compared to general population. Accurate seizure recording particularly at night can be challenging in PwID.
Sarah Lennard, Rachel Newman, Brendan McLean, Caryn Jory, David Cox, Charlotte Young, Eve Corson, Rohit Shankar   +7 more
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The reported effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with intellectual disability and their carers: a scoping review

Annals medicus, 2021
Background People with an intellectual disability are a vulnerable group during COVID-19 due to multi-morbidity, frailty, underlying conditions/health problems, social circumstances and limitations in understanding.
O. Doody, P. Keenan
semanticscholar   +1 more source