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[Preventive care in adults with disabilities].
Cécile Levallois1, Camille Moser2, Gérard Pfister3
1Service de médecine interne et de réadaptation, HUG, 1211 Genève 14.
Revue Medicale Suisse
|September 30, 2020
Summary
Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) require equitable access to health check-ups for preventive care. Addressing specific health needs and overcoming barriers is crucial for effective screening and management in this population.
Area of Science:
- General Practice
- Public Health
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Health check-ups are vital for preventive care and screening.
- Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) must receive non-discriminatory access to healthcare.
- Preventive recommendations for individuals with IDD mirror general guidelines but require specific considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To emphasize the importance of health check-ups for adults with IDD.
- To highlight specific preventive needs for individuals with IDD, including sensory disability and associated conditions.
- To identify and discuss barriers to implementing preventive measures for this population.
Main Methods:
- Review of preventive care guidelines for the general population.
- Analysis of specific health considerations for adults with IDD.
- Categorization of barriers: patient-related (participatory, emotional), caregiver-related, and environmental.
Main Results:
- Preventive care for adults with IDD requires tailored approaches.
- Sensory disability prevention and management of underestimated health issues are key.
- Barriers exist at patient, caregiver, and environmental levels, hindering effective preventive care.
Conclusions:
- Equitable access to health check-ups for adults with IDD is essential.
- Addressing specific needs and overcoming identified barriers will improve health outcomes.
- Practical strategies for managing these patients are necessary for effective preventive healthcare.
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