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People with intellectual disability who are ageing: Perceived needs assessment

Authors :
Yolanda Fontanil
Ignacio Pedrosa
Antonio L. Aguado
María Ángeles Alcedo
Patricia Solís
Source :
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology : IJCHP
Publisher :
Asociación Española de Psicología Conductual. Published by Elsevier España, S.L.U.

Abstract

Background/Objective: Ageing and progressive increase in life expectancy in people with intellectual disability present significant challenges. The present study is to examine the needs that arise in the aging process of this population. To detect these needs is fundamental to ensure personal wellbeing; almost no psychometrically sound instruments have been developed. Method: A structured interview was developed and evaluated by a panel of 20 experts to obtain evidence of content validity. The interview was then applied to 1,173 people with intellectual disability. The ages ranged from 35 to 80 (M=52.27; SD=7.5). Results: The interview consisted of 93 items evaluating four areas: perceived needs, personal problems, future perspectives, and solutions required. The results demonstrated the proximity and relationship of the various needs evaluated. In addition it was observed that those with intellectual disability who were older, male and users of residential services tended to indicate more needs, problems, and required more solutions. Conclusions: The instrument has adequate evidence of validity, allowing the evaluation of specific needs of people with intellectual disability. The results advocate the design of transversal intervention policies in order to effectively meet the needs and requirements of this population.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16972600
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....41d6842ec98a70bbd5d0e51fa4573c28
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijchp.2016.07.002