Author:
Gourley Thomas R.,Moody Robert,Yates Luke,Beail Nigel,Vlissides Nik,Rawlings Gregg H.
Abstract
BackgroundAvailable guidance states that psychological distress may impact on intellectual functioning assessment performance. Less clear is how clinicians should proceed when assessing an adult with a suspected intellectual disability (ID) presenting with psychological distress.MethodA systematic review was performed, that examined psychological distress and performance on the Weschler’s Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS; all versions) in adults with ID.ResultsFrom 17,358 articles identified, one study was relevant. This study suggested psychological distress is associated with WAIS performance but had methodological issues.ConclusionThere is a dearth of evidence investigating this issue. Questions remain over the evidence base guiding clinical decision making.
Publisher
British Psychological Society
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