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Public Stigmatization of People with Intellectual Disability during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Dekker, Maria R.; Hendriks, Alexander H. C.; Frielink, Noud; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2022
This study aimed to examine the level of discrimination against people with intellectual disability during COVID-19, and assessed stereotypes, levels of familiarity with people with intellectual disability, and personal experiences with COVID-19 as potential correlates. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a large sample from the Dutch…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, COVID-19, Pandemics
The Experiences of Psychologists Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities during the COVID-19 Crisis
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Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Tournier, Tess; Frielink, Noud – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of psychologists working with people with intellectual disabilities during the initial stage of the COVID-19 lockdown in the Netherlands. Method: Five psychologists, who were affiliated with three intellectual disability services, participated in this descriptive qualitative study.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Psychologists
A Thematic Analysis into the Experiences of People with a Mild Intellectual Disability during the COVID-19 Lockdown Period
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Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; van den Bogaard, Kim J. H. M.; Frielink, Noud; Voermans, Moniek A. C.; Thalen, Marloes; Jahoda, Andrew – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2022
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic is expected to have a substantial impact on people with an intellectual disability. The goal of the current study was to explore the experiences and needs of people with a mild intellectual disability during the COVID-19 lockdown period in the Netherlands. Method: A descriptive qualitative methodology was…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, COVID-19, Pandemics, Interpersonal Relationship
Experiences of Therapists Conducting Psychological Assessments and Video Conferencing Therapy Sessions with People with Mild Intellectual Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Oudshoorn, Cathelijn E. M.; Frielink, Noud; Riper, Heleen; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Background. Due to the restrictive measures introduced to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, therapists working with people with mild intellectual disabilities have had to use video conferencing to continue to conduct their psychological assessments and therapy sessions. This qualitative study explored therapists' experiences of using video…
Descriptors: Videoconferencing, Counseling Techniques, Mild Intellectual Disability, COVID-19
People with Intellectual Disabilities Living in Care Facilities Engaging in Virtual Social Contact: A Systematic Review of the Feasibility and Effects on Well-Being
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Bakkum, Lianne; Schuengel, Carlo; Sterkenburg, Paula S.; Frielink, Noud; Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; de Schipper, Johanna Clasien; ten Brug, Annet; Tharner, Anne – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: During the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people with disabilities living in home care facilities could not receive visitors. The use of virtual social contact has been recommended by health authorities. This systematic review examined the scientific evidence of the use and feasibility of information and communication…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Residential Care, Information Technology, COVID-19
Providing Person-Centred Care to Older People with Intellectual Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Direct Support Workers
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Thalen, Marloes; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Volkers, Karin M.; Frielink, Noud; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Background: Although the current preventive measures relating to COVID-19 can lead to challenges in the daily work of direct support workers (e.g. keeping 1.5 m distance), it remains vital to uphold the principles of person-centred care when working with older people with intellectual disabilities. The current study explores the extent to which…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability
Experiences and Needs of Direct Support Staff Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Thematic Analysis
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Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Tournier, Tess; Frielink, Noud – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: The present study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of direct support staff during the initial stage of the COVID-19 lockdown in the Netherlands. Method: Overall, eleven direct support staff were recruited from five intellectual disability services to participate in this descriptive qualitative study. They recorded 34 audio…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Intellectual Disability