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Publication Date: 2022-Jan
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A Systematic Review of Community Psychosocial Group Interventions for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Conditions
Bourne, Jane; Harrison, Toni Leigh; Wigham, Sarah; Morison, Cindy-Jo; Hackett, Simon
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v35 n1 p3-23 Jan 2022
Background: People with intellectual disabilities have a high risk of developing mental ill-health. Treatment is often neglected and diagnosis is misattributed to a person's disability. Standard psychosocial interventions can improve a person's well-being. This review aimed to understand what interventions are being delivered, any benefits, and future recommendations. Methods: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed, and the review registered with PROSPERO--CRD42020160254. Databases searched included: MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO. A framework synthesis approach was used to present the findings. Results: There are limited psychosocial interventions offered for this population. When groups are delivered having a creative element, multiple activities over a short period of time, with breaks and group rules outcomes can be improved. Conclusions: Adaptations and reasonable adjustments should be used specifically to a person's ability. A mixed-method design allows people to share their experiences alongside quantitative data that provides clinical information.
Descriptors: Social Support Groups, Group Therapy, Intervention, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Mental Health, Mental Disorders, Well Being, Outcomes of Treatment
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Language: English
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