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JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH IN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Volume 30, Issue 4, Pages 672-683Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jar.12261
Keywords
comprehensive health assessment; Comprehensive Health Assessment Program; feasibility; health checks; intellectual disability; primary care providers
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- Canadian Institutes of Health Research [130232]
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BackgroundNo standardized tool is used in Canada for comprehensive health assessments of adults with intellectual disabilities. This study was conducted to determine the feasibility of implementing the Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP) in Manitoba, Canada. MethodThis was a qualitative study using a purposive sample of physicians, nurse practitioners, support workers and families. Data were collected through individual interviews and focus groups and were analysed using content analysis. ResultsUse of the CHAP was perceived as beneficial for persons with intellectual disabilities. Improved continuity of care was of the reported benefits. Six barriers for the future implementation of the CHAP were identified including the time required to complete the CHAP, and the perceived lack of physicians' willingness to do comprehensive assessments. ConclusionThe future implementation of the CHAP was strongly supported. For its successful implementation, training of healthcare professionals and support staff and change in regulations and policies were recommended.
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