The palliative care needs of adults with intellectual disabilities and their access to palliative care services: A systematic review

E Adam, KE Sleeman, S Brearley, K Hunt… - Palliative …, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
Background: There is evidence that people with intellectual disabilities experience
healthcare inequalities, including access to specialist palliative care, but to date, there has …

Excellence in palliative and end-of-life care provision for people with intellectual disability

I Tuffrey-Wijne, J Davidson - International Journal of Palliative …, 2018 - magonlinelibrary.com
Background: People with an intellectual disability experience significant inequalities in end-
of-life and palliative care provision. Aims: To identify the key characteristics of practice …

How Can Social Work Practice Facilitate a Dignified Dying Experience for People With Intellectual Disabilities? A Scoping Review

K Irons - Australian Social Work, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Due to improvements in healthcare and the standard of living advancing, the life expectancy
of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) has increased, with a greater number of people …

Preserving familiarity: the care needs of people with intellectual disabilities at the end of life

K Cithambaram, M Duffy… - Learning Disability Practice, 2023 - journals.rcni.com
Background There has been a significant increase in the life expectancy of people with
intellectual disabilities. As a result, they experience life-limiting chronic conditions that …