ERIC Number: EJ1314981
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Nov
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Design Thinking: Assessing the Health Needs of College Students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
Milroy, Jeffrey J.; Oakes, Lindsey R.; Hickerson, Benjamin D.
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v34 n6 p1408-1420 Nov 2021
Background: There is a dearth of literature related to well-being of college students with IDD. The purpose of this study was to use design thinking to identify health-related innovations for college students with IDD. Method: Two design thinking events were conducted with participants (n = 16). Subsequent web-based surveys with a separate group of students with IDD (n = 18) assessed feasibility of each innovation. Collaborative group discussions were used to assess each innovation, and quantitate data were used to assess innovation feasibility. Results: A total of 16 innovations were constructed: 4 sexual health, dating and relationships, 2 drugs and/or alcohol, 2 exercise and physical activity, 2 socializing, leisure and recreation, 2 food and nutrition and 4 mental health. Conclusion: Design thinking methods are a suitable strategy to use with individuals with IDD and led to the development of innovations with high relevancy and feasibility for college students with IDD.
Descriptors: College Students, Students with Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Health Needs, Innovation, Design
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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