ERIC Number: EJ1143297
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jul
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
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Stakeholders' Perspectives towards the Use of the Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP) for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Manitoba
Shooshtari, Shahin; Temple, Beverley; Waldman, Celeste; Abraham, Sneha; Ouellette-Kuntz, Héléne; Lennox, Nicholas
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v30 n4 p672-683 Jul 2017
Background: No 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. Method: This 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. Results: Use 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. Conclusion: The 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.
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Intervention, Foreign Countries, Health Programs, Program Implementation, Feasibility Studies, Qualitative Research, Stakeholders, Physicians, Nurses, Allied Health Personnel, Family Attitudes, Interviews, Focus Groups, Content Analysis, Outcomes of Treatment, Barriers, Medical Evaluation, Primary Health Care
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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