Transitioning to long-term care for older adults with intellectual disabilities: A concept analysis
Aim: To undertake a concept analysis of transitioning to long-term care for older adults with
intellectual disabilities. Background: Individuals with an intellectual disability are
experiencing increased longevity which is associated with an increase in transitions in later
life to long-term care. Their experience of later life transitions is likely to be different to the
general older population. Methodology: Concept Analysis was undertaken using the Walker
and Avant framework. Results: Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Defining attributes are …
intellectual disabilities. Background: Individuals with an intellectual disability are
experiencing increased longevity which is associated with an increase in transitions in later
life to long-term care. Their experience of later life transitions is likely to be different to the
general older population. Methodology: Concept Analysis was undertaken using the Walker
and Avant framework. Results: Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Defining attributes are …
Transitioning into long term care for older adults with intellectual disabilities: A concept analysis
Aim: To undertake a concept analysis of transitioning to long-term care for older adults with
intellectual disabilities. Background: Individuals with an intellectual disability are
experiencing increased longevity which is associated with an increase in transitions in later
life to long-term care. Their experience of later life transitions is likely to be different to the
general older population. Methodology: Concept Analysis was undertaken using the Walker
and Avant framework. Results: Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Defining attributes are …
intellectual disabilities. Background: Individuals with an intellectual disability are
experiencing increased longevity which is associated with an increase in transitions in later
life to long-term care. Their experience of later life transitions is likely to be different to the
general older population. Methodology: Concept Analysis was undertaken using the Walker
and Avant framework. Results: Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. Defining attributes are …