Use of psychotropic medications in adults with intellectual disability: A systematic review and meta-analysis

M Song, BS Rubin, JWT Ha, RS Ware… - Australian & New …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Objective: This study presents the proportion of adults with intellectual disability using
psychotropic medications including antipsychotics, antidepressants, anxiolytics, hypnotics …

An argumentation analysis of testimony about positive behaviour support and chemical restraint in Australia's Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and …

BA Hayward - International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Australia's Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of
People with Disability (2019–2023) is examining, amongst many issues, how positive …

Characteristics associated with frequent health system use by Australian adults with intellectual disability: A cohort study

M Song, RS Ware, TN Doan… - Journal of Applied …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background In a cohort of adults with intellectual disability who were followed for up to 16‐
years, we investigated characteristics associated with frequent emergency department (ED) …

Transitional challenges: Psychotropic medication and residential setting among young adults with intellectual disabilities

J Houseworth, R Tichá, SL Pettingell… - Journal of Policy and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
As youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are transitioning from the
school systems and special education supports, many of them are moving into the adult …

Setting an agenda for disability research in Australia: survey results

J Smith-Merry, J Plumb, G Gallego, G Carey… - 2022 - apo.org.au
This report presents the results of a survey completed by 973 people with involvement or
interest in Australian disability research. It is part of multi-phase research agenda setting …

An exploratory study among intellectual disability physicians on the care and coercion act and the use of psychotropic drugs for challenging behaviour

JC Bij de Weg, AK Honingh, M Teeuw… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
The new Dutch Care and Coercion Act aims to better regulate the use of psychotropic drugs
for challenging behaviour in people with an intellectual disability. This study explores …

Health profile of Australian adolescents with intellectual disability

TTA Le, RS Ware, S Denny, N Lennox, L McPherson… - Disabilities, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Data on the health of adolescents with intellectual disability are scarce. This
study describes carer-reported symptoms, chronic illnesses, level of functioning, and …

Prevalentie van psychofarmacagebruik in de Nederlandse intramurale langdurige zorg

A Hovenkamp-Hermelink, J Sijtsma… - … Tijdschrift voor de …, 2024 - research.rug.nl
Objectives: Psychotropic drugs are widely and often long-term used in intramural care for
people with intellectual disabilities and frail (often demented) elderly. This medication is …

Antipsychotic drug prescription and behavioral problems in individuals with intellectual disability

GM de Kuijper, AW Lenderink - NeuroPsychopharmacotherapy, 2021 - Springer
In clinical practice of intellectual disability (ID) mental healthcare antipsychotics are
prescribed for a broad range of behavioral and mental problems. Prescriptions are often off …

Entelektüel Yetiyitimi Olan Çocuk ve Ergenlerin Sosyodemografik ve Klinik Özelliklerinin Değerlendirilmesi

H Ferahkaya, N Uzun, MA Akıncı… - Harran Üniversitesi Tıp …, 2023 - dergipark.org.tr
Amaç: Entelektüel yetiyitimi gelişimsel süreçte ortaya çıkan, bireyin toplumsal, uygulamalı ve
kavramsal alanlarda işlevselliğini bozan nörogelişimsel bir bozukluktur. EY tanısı olan çocuk …