Menstrual management and intellectual disability: New perspectives

Abstract

Assessment and education

Menopausal Experiences of Women with Intellectual Disabilities

“…Roughly half of our sample also needed help with their personal hygiene during menstruation (see also Rodgers 2006; Mason & Cunningham 2007) and their carers often reported that they found providing this aspect of care somewhat unpleasant, as well as rather intrusive (see also Carnaby & Cambridge 2002). Despite this, some women, although potentially able to cope, are never given the opportunity to learn how to manage their own menstrual care (Griffen et al . 1994; Grover 2002; Rodgers et al 2006).…”

Supporting the health and well‐being of people with intellectual disability and high support needs through networking and resource development

“…General occupational therapy textbooks such as those edited by Bumphrey (1995), Christiansen and Baum (1997) and Neistadt and Blesedell Crepeau (1998) do not refer to any of these issues. However, in the occupational therapy literature there are references to occupational therapists having a role with people with intellectual disability in areas such as ‘dental health’ (Cullen‐Erickson, 1994), ‘menstrual management’ (Griffin, Carlson, Taylor & Wilson, 1994), ‘personal health care’, ‘sexuality’ (Llewellyn, 1991b; p. 235), and ‘self care’ and ‘liaison with other organisations’ (Tannous, Lehmann‐Monck, Magoffin, Jackson & Llewellyn, 1999; p. 28).…”

Autonomy in relation to health among people with intellectual disability: a literature review

“…Support workers can help people with ID to achieve positive results by using the right model. An intervention model to assist menstrual management was found to yield good results (Griffin et al. 1994).…”

“…Support workers can help people with ID to achieve positive results by using the right model. An intervention model to assist menstrual management was found to yield good results (Griffin et al 1994). A study of hospital experiences found that people with ID were given more fluid to drink and more assistance in getting out of bed if a support person was with them.…”

“…In another study, physicians and caregivers helped people with ID to familiarise them with office visits (Prater & Zylstra 2006). (2005) Implementation of communication quality indicators Group home managers (n = 31) were interviewed Griffin et al (1994)* A model to support menstrual management Case of a woman with ID as an example Hammel (2003) Use of technology to improve communication As subject of research Iacono & Davis (2003) 50% of people with ID tell hospital staff what they need n = 119 as respondents + support persons if necessary Lennox et al (2004) Development and pilot of 5-year health diary and educational session n = 7 as respondents and n = 19 parents as respondents Kebbon (1997) Normalisation is a success, but integration in the community not yet achieved As subject of research Minihan (1999) Transition from smoking habits to smoke-free behaviour As subject of research Prater & Zylstra (2006) Requirements of good practice for visits and recommendations for caregivers to familiarise people with ID with office and staff.…”