Did I Take My Medication Today? Understanding Medication Self-Management for Adults With Intellectual Disabilities Through Participatory Research

IF 2.1 3区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Pub Date : 2025-04-30 DOI:10.1111/jar.70059

Natasha A. Spassiani, Anna Higgins, Stephan Tait, Aaron Hume, Sam Abdulla, Ruth Paterson

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Abstract

Background

There is little research that has examined what support strategies are effective to help adults with intellectual disabilities take their prescribed medication correctly. The aim of the study was to gain an understanding of the barriers and supports that contribute to adults with intellectual disabilities self-managing their prescribed medicines.

Methods

Nine adults with intellectual disabilities and two support staff participated in this two-phase study. Phase 1 consisted of focus groups and Phase 2 involved participants taking part in simulated real-world scenarios based on situations discussed during Phase 1 about taking prescription medication.

Results

Three main themes emerged from the findings: knowledge about prescription medication, barriers to taking prescription medication, and facilitators to taking prescription medication.

Conclusions

The findings of the study will help to inform healthcare professionals on how to better support adults with intellectual disabilities to take their prescription medication to ensure better health outcomes.

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Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities Multiple-

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4.70

自引率

12.50%

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期刊介绍： JARID is an international, peer-reviewed journal which draws together findings derived from original applied research in intellectual disabilities. The journal is an important forum for the dissemination of ideas to promote valued lifestyles for people with intellectual disabilities. It reports on research from the UK and overseas by authors from all relevant professional disciplines. It is aimed at an international, multi-disciplinary readership. Topics covered include community living, quality of life, challenging behaviour, communication, sexuality, medication, ageing, supported employment, family issues, mental health, physical health, autism, economic issues, social networks, staff stress, staff training, epidemiology and service provision.