All Outputs (31)

Evaluating the Implementation of Health Checks for Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Primary Care: The Importance of Organizational Context (2016)
Journal Article
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

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

“Teaches People That I'm More Than a Disability”: Using Nominal Group Technique in Patient-Oriented Research for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (2016)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., Sawyer, A. R., Chacra, M. S. A., Koch, K., Muñoz, Y. A., & Lunsky, Y. (2016). “Teaches People That I'm More Than a Disability”: Using Nominal Group Technique in Patient-Oriented Research for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 54(2), 112-122. https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-54.2.112

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have complex healthcare needs, which are often unmet. Nominal group technique (NGT) uses a mixed-methods approach, which may engage the IDD population in the research process in a per... Read More about “Teaches People That I'm More Than a Disability”: Using Nominal Group Technique in Patient-Oriented Research for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

An evaluation of the Jacksonville developmental center closure (2016)
Report
Vasudevan, V., Lulinski, A., Heller, T., Owen, R., Rizzolo, M. K., Spassiani, N., Schmidt, A. J., & Friedman, C. (in press). An evaluation of the Jacksonville developmental center closure. The Illinois Department of Public Health

In January 2012, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced his rebalancing initiative in an effort to move away from institutionally-based services toward community-based supports for people with IDD. The goal was to close four State Operated Developmen... Read More about An evaluation of the Jacksonville developmental center closure.

Exploring How Knowledge Translation Can Improve Sustainability of Community-based Health Initiatives for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (2015)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., Parker Harris, S., & Hammel, J. (2016). Exploring How Knowledge Translation Can Improve Sustainability of Community-based Health Initiatives for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 29(5), 433-444. https://doi.org/10.1111/jar.12202

Community-based health initiatives (CBHI) play an important role in maintaining the health, function and participation of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) living in the community. However, implementation and long-term su... Read More about Exploring How Knowledge Translation Can Improve Sustainability of Community-based Health Initiatives for People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

Stigma: Barriers to Culture and Identity for People With Intellectual Disability (2014)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., & Friedman, C. (2014). Stigma: Barriers to Culture and Identity for People With Intellectual Disability. Inclusion, 2(4), 329-341. https://doi.org/10.1352/2326-6988-2.4.329

This exploratory article examines disability culture and identity for people with intellectual disability. In doing so, we argue that the stigma around intellectual disability severely affects people with intellectual disability's sense of culture an... Read More about Stigma: Barriers to Culture and Identity for People With Intellectual Disability.

Sustaining Community Health Initiatives for People Aging with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (2014)
Thesis
Spassiani, N. Sustaining Community Health Initiatives for People Aging with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. (Thesis). University of Illinois at Chicago. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/3596286

People with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) are more likely to experience the aging process earlier and at a more rapid rate than individuals without I/DD. Therefore, it is imperative that I/DD agencies are able to support people aging... Read More about Sustaining Community Health Initiatives for People Aging with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program (2012)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., Jeffery-Tosoni, S., Fraser-Thomas, J., & Kuk, J. (2012). Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program. Journal of youth development, 7(2), 19-26. https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2012.137

Given elevated levels of overweight/obesity among today’s youth (Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, 2008), and associated negative physical, emotional, and psychological consequences (e.g., Faith, et al., 1997; Must & Anderson, 2003), weight... Read More about Understanding Youths’ Experiences in a Holistic Weight Management Program.

Gatekeepers of Gerontological Research: A Pilot Study Investigating Factors Influencing Research Compliance (2012)
Journal Article
Bailey, K. A., Baker, J., Spassiani, N. A., & Meisner, B. A. (2012). Gatekeepers of Gerontological Research: A Pilot Study Investigating Factors Influencing Research Compliance. Research on Aging, 34(5), 499-506. https://doi.org/10.1177/0164027512444290

Gerontological studies note research noncompliance as a limitation of their results; however, few investigations focus on ways to minimize noncompliance. Additionally, older adults’ research participation is often controlled by other individuals su... Read More about Gatekeepers of Gerontological Research: A Pilot Study Investigating Factors Influencing Research Compliance.

Integrating Mental Skills into a Physical Activity Program for Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities Intégration des capacités intellectuelles à un programme d'activité physique pour les enfants et les adolescents ayant une déficience intellectuelle (2011)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., & Fraser-Thomas, J. L. (2011). Integrating Mental Skills into a Physical Activity Program for Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities Intégration des capacités intellectuelles à un programme d'activité physique pour les enfants et les adolescents ayant une déficience intellectuelle. Revue phénEPS, 3(3),

Past studies have found physical activity (PA) programs can be effective in promoting mental skills; however, no research has examined a PA program that incorporates mental skills training for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities (... Read More about Integrating Mental Skills into a Physical Activity Program for Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities Intégration des capacités intellectuelles à un programme d'activité physique pour les enfants et les adolescents ayant une déficience intellectuelle.

Exercise and the fatty liver (2008)
Journal Article
Spassiani, N. A., & Kuk, J. L. (2008). Exercise and the fatty liver. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 33(4), 802-807. https://doi.org/10.1139/h08-059

Fatty liver is an increasingly prevalent condition that is associated with several metabolic derangements, thus necessitating the development of effective therapeutic interventions. Growing evidence from cross-sectional studies suggest that physical... Read More about Exercise and the fatty liver.

Proposal For New Certificate Course: Level 5 Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice
Other
Spassiani, N. Proposal For New Certificate Course: Level 5 Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice

Accredited Curriculum Development Spassiani, N.A. & the Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice Co-ordinating Committee. (2016). The Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice Programme (Level 5 major award NFQ accreditation). Trinity College... Read More about Proposal For New Certificate Course: Level 5 Certificate in Arts, Science and Inclusive Applied Practice.