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Evaluating the Implementation of Health Checks for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Primary Care: The Importance of Organizational Context

Durbin, Janet; Selick, Avra; Casson, Ian; Green, Laurie; Spassiani, Natasha; Perry, Andrea; Lunsky, Yona

Authors

Janet Durbin

Avra Selick

Ian Casson

Laurie Green

Andrea Perry

Yona Lunsky



Abstract

Compared to other adults, those with intellectual and developmental disabilities have more health issues, yet are less likely to receive preventative care. One strategy that has shown success in increasing prevention activities and early detection of illness is the periodic comprehensive health assessment (the health check). Effectively moving evidence into practice is a complex process that often receives inadequate attention. This qualitative study evaluates the implementation of the health check at two primary-care clinics in Ontario, Canada, and the influence of the clinic context on implementation decisions. Each clinic implemented the same core components; however, due to contextual differences, some components were operationalized differently. Adapting to the setting context is important to ensuring successful and sustainable implementation.

Citation

Durbin, J., Selick, A., Casson, I., Green, L., Spassiani, N., Perry, A., & Lunsky, Y. (2016). Evaluating the Implementation of Health Checks for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Primary Care: The Importance of Organizational Context. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 54(2), 136-150. https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-54.2.136

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Dec 30, 2015
Publication Date 2016-04
Deposit Date May 18, 2017
Publicly Available Date May 29, 2017
Journal Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Print ISSN 1934-9556
Electronic ISSN 1934-9556
Publisher American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 54
Issue 2
Pages 136-150
DOI https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-54.2.136
Keywords primary care, developmental disability, health check, implementation
Public URL http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/684574

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