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Annual Health Checks for People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Exploration of Experiences, Follow-Up and Self-Management of Health Conditions

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Title: Annual Health Checks for People with Intellectual Disabilities: An Exploration of Experiences, Follow-Up and Self-Management of Health Conditions
Language: English
Authors: Dawn E. Cavanagh (ORCID 0000-0002-5204-9485), Ruth Northway (ORCID 0000-0001-8420-733X), Stuart Todd (ORCID 0000-0003-1640-2111)
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2024 37(3).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Physical Examinations, Access to Health Care, Barriers, Self Management, Adults, Health Conditions
DOI: 10.1111/jar.13233
ISSN: 1360-2322
1468-3148
Abstract: Background: Little is known about how health issues identified at the annual health check (AHC) are followed up and addressed, how participants self-manage their health in between AHCs, and what support they receive. This research aimed to explore this. Methods: People with intellectual disabilities (n = 12), and/or their supporters residing in Wales, were interviewed following their AHC and again at 6 and 11 months. A recurrent cross-sectional thematic analysis was undertaken. Results: Five main themes emerged from interview one: going for a health check, issues identified, and actions taken, supporting the self-management of health, the personal context, and addressing health inequities. Four main themes emerged from follow-up interviews: follow-up, supporting the self-management of health, the need for reasonably adjusted health services, and going for another health check. Conclusion: A broader system of support around the AHC is required if people are to achieve or maintain the best possible health.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1421446
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Background: Little is known about how health issues identified at the annual health check (AHC) are followed up and addressed, how participants self-manage their health in between AHCs, and what support they receive. This research aimed to explore this. Methods: People with intellectual disabilities (n = 12), and/or their supporters residing in Wales, were interviewed following their AHC and again at 6 and 11 months. A recurrent cross-sectional thematic analysis was undertaken. Results: Five main themes emerged from interview one: going for a health check, issues identified, and actions taken, supporting the self-management of health, the personal context, and addressing health inequities. Four main themes emerged from follow-up interviews: follow-up, supporting the self-management of health, the need for reasonably adjusted health services, and going for another health check. Conclusion: A broader system of support around the AHC is required if people are to achieve or maintain the best possible health.
ISSN:1360-2322
1468-3148
DOI:10.1111/jar.13233