Are people with learning disabilities able to contribute to focus groups on health promotion?

Fraser, Mary; Fraser, Anne

doi:10.1046/j.1365-2648.2001.01657.x

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“…Focus groups are commonly used as a research method for conducting research with people with ID [20][21][22]. This is because the focus groups include a large amount of the participants' opinions, suggestions and ideas, and do not require written language skills.…”

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Healthy lifestyle for people with intellectual disabilities through a health intervention program

Lorentzen¹,

Wikström²

2012

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There are well known gaps related to health care service and public health interventions for people with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), but there is still lack of research information of what nurses can do to reducing health disparities of persons with ID. The present study aimed at exploring the views of people with ID about a healthy lifestyle, exercise, and to take part in a health promotion program. A qualitative method was an appropriate method for capturing the informants' points of view. Participants were adults with intellectual disability who would be able to give their consent verbally and in written form. Women (n = 7) and men (n = 6). Data were collected from focus group interviews and analysed according to a qualitative content analysis of the tape-recorded and verbatim transcribed interviews. The participants took part in four workshops about healthy food, and ten physical activities addressing the connection to physical, social and emotional health. The results of the focus group interviews show that participants have knowledge about the importance of a healthy lifestyle for good health including physical activity and healthy food. Participants also describe social interaction and self-determination as important aspects in their life. It could then be concluded that the health promotion program result point at consciousness about a healthy lifestyle. There is still lack of research information of what public health nurses can do to reducing health disparities of persons with ID. Public health nurses work in community-based services and therefore they also might support persons with ID through health intervention programs.

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“…We found that focus group interviews were an appropriate method commonly used as a research method for conducting research with people with ID [20][21][22]. The health promotion intervention program is part of the Public Health Program in a mid-to large-sized municipality in Norway.…”

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Healthy lifestyle for people with intellectual disabilities through a health intervention program

Lorentzen¹,

Wikström²

2012

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“…Owing to the client's cognitive ability, checking whether communication has been understood is advisable by asking for feedback throughout the programme (Fraser and Fraser, 2001). This could be carried out using techniques such as Buzz groups, which promote interaction (Hafler, 2003), food diaries to record and evaluate nutrition, and role play as outlined by Lindsay and Michie (1998).…”

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“…Therefore, extreme care must be taken to ensure that health promotion messages are understood as positive life changes (Hart, 2007). Consequently, to support and include people with intellectual disability within the health promotion programme, their existing knowledge of how to maintain health needs to be identified and assessed (Fraser and Fraser, 2001). This can be achieved using the Nutritional and Activity Knowledge Scale (NAKS) designed by Illingworth et al (2003), which identifies clients' knowledge and understanding of foods and nutrition.…”

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“…Public health and health promotion are common approaches to lifestyle change for the general population; however, these interventions are often not effective for people with intellectual disability (Rimmer, 2002). As a result, people with an intellectual disability need greater support in attempting to improve their health (van Hooren et al, 2002), and health promotion needs to be delivered in a format that is accessible for them (Fraser and Fraser, 2001). This may be achieved if health promotion initiatives contain information relevant to people with intellectual disability and is provided in a clear language that is easily understood.…”

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Health promotion for people with intellectual disability and obesity

Doody

2012

Br J Nurs

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Obesity is a significant health problem for people with intellectual disability, as they report a 59% higher rate of obesity as compared with those in the general population (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, 2006). Causes are multifactorial and obesity leads to a higher risk of developing chronic conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. While the risks of these conditions generally increase with age, people with an intellectual disability are at risk of developing them earlier owing to their higher levels of obesity. Client groups with mild intellectual disability residing in a group home or family home are at a higher risk of obesity than those in institutional care, mainly owing to increased independence and available choices. Healthcare services have predominantly focused on the primary disability rather than on prevention or reduction of secondary health conditions. As health promotion enables people to gain control over their lives, it is essential to address the health concern of obesity for people with intellectual disability. This article highlights the issues in health care faced by people with an intellectual disability and aspects that health professionals need to consider when engaging in health promotion for those who are obese.

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Building Health Supports for Women

McCarron¹

2002

Health of Women With Intellectual Disabilities

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Are people with learning disabilities able to contribute to focus groups on health promotion?

Cited by 53 publications

References 32 publications

Healthy lifestyle for people with intellectual disabilities through a health intervention program

Healthy lifestyle for people with intellectual disabilities through a health intervention program

Health promotion for people with intellectual disability and obesity

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