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Kristel Vlot-van Anrooij1, J Naaldenberg1, T I M Hilgenkamp2
1Department of Primary and Community Care, Research group Intellectual Disabilities and Health, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, PO Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Health Promotion International
|June 28, 2019
Summary
Healthy environments for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) are crucial. This study identified key factors in social and physical settings, including universal design and empowered care professionals, to promote health and societal inclusion for individuals with ID.
Area of Science:
- Health Promotion
- Disability Studies
- Environmental Psychology
Background:
- People with intellectual disabilities (ID) rely on their environment for healthy living.
- Characteristics of supportive settings for individuals with ID are not well-defined.
- A gap exists in understanding the environmental determinants of health for people with ID.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conceptualize healthy settings for people with intellectual disabilities.
- To identify key environmental factors contributing to health promotion for individuals with ID.
- To utilize an ecological model and settings approach for a comprehensive understanding.
Main Methods:
- An international and multidisciplinary concept mapping study was conducted.
- An integrative mixed-methods approach combined qualitative and quantitative data.
- Researchers specialized in ID healthcare and healthy settings participated.
Main Results:
- Thirteen clusters of factors related to social, physical, and societal environments were identified.
- Key factors include universal design, empowered care professionals, and supportive care provider roles.
- Societal preconditions enabling societal engagement are crucial for healthy settings.
Conclusions:
- Findings provide a framework for developing enabling environments for people with ID.
- The study offers practical strategies for health promotion and policy development.
- Recommendations aim to decrease health inequities and improve quality of life for individuals with ID.
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