Susan M. Havercamp, Ph.D., Haleigh M. Scott, M.A. The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, 1581 Dodd Dr, Columbus, OH 43210, USA DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2014.11.002 Background People with disabilities experience worse health and poorer access to health care compared to people without disability. Large-scale health surveillance efforts have largely excluded adults with intellectual and developmental disability. This […]
Abstract Topics: Intellectual Disability
Nutritional intervention improves menu adequacy in group homes for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Kathleen Humphries, Ph.D., Alison Pepper, M.A., Meg Ann Traci, Ph.D., Julianna Olson, Tom Seekins Disability and Health Journal, July 2009 Volume 2, Issue 3, Pages 136–144 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2009.01.004 Abstract Background Research documents that adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) living in the community experience nutritional deficits, inadequate diets, and poor nutritional status. Objective We developed a nutrition […]
Self-rated health and quality of life in adults attending regional disability services in Ireland
Máirín C. Boland, M.D., F.F.P.H.M.I., M.R.C.P.I., Leslie Daly, Ph.D., F.F.P.H., Anthony Staines, Ph.D., M.Sc., M.B., F.F.P.H.M.I. Disability and Health Journal, April 2009 Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 95–103 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.11.005 Abstract Background There is limited background information on self-rated health in people with disability in Ireland. This paper examines self-rated health scores and dimensions of functioning in people […]
A review of social and environmental barriers to physical activity for adults with intellectual disabilities
Amy E. Bodde, M.P.H., Dong-Chul Seo, Ph.D. Department of Applied Health Science, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA Disability and Health Journal, April 2009 Volume 2, Issue 2, Pages 57–66 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.11.004 Abstract Background There is a higher prevalence of sedentary behavior among adults with intellectual disability (ID) compared to the general population. The majority of research on […]
Measurement of time processing ability and daily time management in children with disabilities
Gunnel Janeslätt, MS.c. O.T., Mats Granlund, Ph.D., Anders Kottorp, Ph.D., O.T. Disability and Health Journal, January 2009 Volume 2, Issue 1, Pages 15–19 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2008.09.002 Abstract Background Improvement is needed in methods for planning and evaluating interventions designed to facilitate daily time management for children with intellectual disability, Asperger syndrome, or other developmental disorders. Objectives The aim of […]
Using pedometers to measure moderate-to-vigorous physical activity for youth with an intellectual disability
Michael W. Beets, M.P.H., Ph.D., Kenneth H. Pitetti, Ph.D. Published Online: April 09, 2010 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2010.02.002 Background: Pedometers serve as one of the most feasible and cost-effective methods for frontline practitioners to measure moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of youth with an intellectual disability (YwID) but, historically, pedometers have been unable to measure MVPA. Technological advancements now […]