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Recruitment settings, delivery contexts, intervention techniques and outcomes of health promotion programmes for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review

Maine, Andrew; Brown, Michael J.; Ski, Chantal F.; Thompson, David R.; Marsh, Lynne; O�Leary, Lisa

Authors

Michael J. Brown

Chantal F. Ski

David R. Thompson

Lynne Marsh



Abstract

Background
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at risk of developing long term health conditions, and a preventative health agenda research is emerging. However, little is known about the recruitment settings, delivery contexts, intervention techniques and outcomes of health promotion programmes for this population. Therefore, the aim of this review was to synthesize and evaluate these characteristics.

Method
A systematic review of studies identified from multiple databases on healthy lifestyle interventions for adolescents and young people with IDD was conducted. Data were synthesized and evaluated using a logic model. Quality of rigour was also assessed.

Results
Sixteen geographically diverse studies were selected and evaluated. Participants were most commonly recruited from schools, with interventions typically taking place in a gym setting and involving physical activity training.

Conclusions
This review indicates that physical activity and dietary interventions in people with IDD may lead to lifestyle changes, however more robust evidence is required. Educational settings are conducive, with settings beyond schools requiring further consideration.

Citation

Maine, A., Brown, M. J., Ski, C. F., Thompson, D. R., Marsh, L., & O’Leary, L. (2020). Recruitment settings, delivery contexts, intervention techniques and outcomes of health promotion programmes for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities: A systematic review. Research in Developmental Disabilities, 99, Article 103592. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103592

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jan 24, 2020
Online Publication Date Feb 6, 2020
Publication Date 2020-04
Deposit Date Apr 20, 2020
Publicly Available Date Feb 7, 2021
Journal Research in Developmental Disabilities
Print ISSN 0891-4222
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 99
Article Number 103592
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103592
Keywords Intellectual and developmental disabilities, Chronic disease prevention programmes, Health education, Recruitment settings and techniques, Logic model
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2543030