Purpose: Choice and autonomy are recognized as values facilitating genuine self-
determination. Subsequently greater understanding of these concepts in decision-making …

Background A new legal capacity act was introduced in Ireland in 2015. This study aimed to
identify and critically examine key issues in the area of decision‐making capacity from the …

Background This paper questions consumerist assumptions in current English social care
policy and aims to look behind the processes of personalization to interrogate what 'choice …

Background People with intellectual disabilities are at increased risk of abuse which may not
always be responded to appropriately. This study therefore sought to explore how nurses …

Background The basic human right of autonomy is underpinned by the ability to practice
decision‐making. The rights of people with disabilities to engage in autonomous decision …

Accessible summary People with severe and profound intellectual disabilities need others to
support them in most areas of their life. It can be difficult to communicate with people about …

Background: Decisional support is important to people with intellectual disabilities. This
review explores: i) how everyday decision-making is perceived and/or experienced by …

Background: This research aims to study the role of people with intellectual disability in
taking decisions regarding the support provided under the supported living model. Method …

Background Quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities has been reported in the
research literature across differing demographics. There has been, however, little research …

Making one's own choices is an important part of leading a fulfilling life within society.
However, people with IDs often face significant obstacles when making their own decisions …