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Investigating Advanced Practice for People With Intellectual Disability and Autism: A Mixed Methods Study
Martin Bollard1, Ben Appleby1, Sharon Kempson1
1University of Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, UK.
Journal of Clinical Nursing
|June 6, 2025
Summary
Investing in advanced practice programs for health professionals working with people with intellectual disability and autism is crucial. These programs enhance confidence and improve evidence-based care for individuals with complex needs.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Rehabilitation Science
- Special Education
Background:
- Limited understanding of advanced practice contributions for health professionals serving individuals with intellectual disability and autism.
- Focus on two university-led online postgraduate certificates designed to prepare health professionals for advanced practice in this specialized field.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the opportunities and challenges presented by online postgraduate programs.
- Assess the online delivery capacity and its effectiveness in preparing health professionals for advanced practice.
- Review findings across two learner cohorts.
Main Methods:
- Concurrent mixed methods approach utilizing virtual data collection from February 2023 to January 2024.
- Inclusion of adults with intellectual disability and autism in research governance and advisory roles.
- Qualitative data gathered through virtual focus groups and one-to-one interviews; descriptive data from text and jam-board analysis.
Main Results:
- Online pedagogical strategies within multi-professional action learning sets were identified.
- Programmes demonstrated support for enhanced practice confidence.
- Improvements in enquiry-based practice and inter-professional capability were observed.
Conclusions:
- Policy and decision-makers should prioritize investment in advanced practice programs for this sector.
- Such programs significantly strengthen the care provided to people with intellectual disabilities and autism.
- Advanced practice learning boosts confidence and facilitates evidence-based service improvements for individuals with complex needs.
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