ERIC Number: EJ1422158
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1934-9491
EISSN: EISSN-1934-9556
Healthy Nutrition for Adults with Intellectual Disability: Piloting a Mobile Health Application and Self-Management Intervention
Melissa N. Savage; Alexandra E. Candelaria
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v62 n2 p126-136 2024
While there are many benefits to healthy nutrition, adults with intellectual disability often have poor nutrition habits. The purpose of this pilot study was to examine the use of a nutrition app and self- management intervention to increase awareness of healthy nutrition choices for adults with intellectual disability. Data was gathered on the effectiveness of the intervention and social validity of intervention components. Through a single-case multiple-baseline across participants design, the mobile nutrition app with self-management intervention was effective in increasing awareness of healthier nutrition items for three adults with an intellectual disability. Future research is needed to replicate and generalize findings, as well as explore additional supports that may be needed for individuals who have more extensive support needs.
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Nutrition Instruction, Handheld Devices, Health Promotion, Eating Habits, Adults, Self Management, Intervention, Computer Oriented Programs, Pilot Projects, Educational Technology, Program Effectiveness
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: https://meridian.allenpress.com/aaidd
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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