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Lunsky, Y.; Gracey, C.; Bradley, E.; Koegl, C.; Durbin, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: This study compares outpatients with intellectual disability (ID) receiving specialised services to outpatients with ID receiving general services in Ontario's tertiary mental healthcare system in terms of demographics, symptom profile, strengths and resources, and clinical service needs. Methods: A secondary analysis of Colorado…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Psychiatric Hospitals, Patients, Foreign Countries
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Compton-Griffith, Kelsi N.; Cicirello, Nancy A.; Turner, Anne – Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics, 2011
Adults with childhood-onset neuromotor disabilities face problems accessing health care services. There are often challenges finding primary care providers or specialized providers, such as physical therapists, who are knowledgeable about neuromotor disabilities. The purpose of this study was to determine the perceptions of physical therapists…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Patients, Physical Therapy, Access to Health Care
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Lunsky, Y.; White, S. E.; Palucka, A. M.; Weiss, J.; Bockus, S.; Gofine, T. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Limitations of general psychiatric services have led to the development of specialised psychiatric programmes for patients with intellectual disability (ID) and mental health needs. Few studies have examined treatment outcomes of specialised inpatient units, and no studies have explored how the effects of intervention may differ for…
Descriptors: Psychiatric Services, Health Needs, Mental Retardation, Mental Disorders
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Campbell, Martin; Martin, Mike – British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2010
Reducing health inequalities is a key priority for the Scottish Government. Health authorities are expected to meet quality targets. The involvement of people with learning disabilities in health service review teams has been one of the initiatives used in by National Health Service Quality Improvement Scotland to empower patients and improve…
Descriptors: Health Services, Health Needs, Learning Disabilities, Patients