Author:
Goddard Linda,Davidson Patricia M,Daly John,Mackey Sandra
Abstract
People with an intellectual disability and their
families experience poorer health care compared
with the general population. Living with an intellectual
disability is often challenged by coexisting
complex and chronic conditions, such as gastrointestinal
and respiratory conditions. A literature
review was undertaken to document the needs of
this vulnerable population, and consultation was
undertaken with mothers of children with disabilities
and with professionals working within disability
services for people with an intellectual disability
and their families. Based on this review, there is a
need to increase the profile of people with an
intellectual disability in the discourse surrounding
chronic and complex conditions. Strategies such
as guideline and competency development may
better prepare health professions to care for people
with disabilities and chronic and complex care
needs and their families.
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