Students in higher education are at a higher risk to miss participation in private or institutionorganized physical activities, and this can be reflected badly on their academic performance and future social and physical wellbeing. The current study aimed to identify the barriers hindering the sports participation among sports participants and non-participants in higher education in the UAE. The study demonstrated that both participants and non-participants are significantly affected by several barriers which are lack of facilities, frequent sickness, social and culture barriers, lack of interest, diseases and disabilities, lack of time, peer pressure, shortage of qualified trainers, and overload of study work and lack of transportation. This study provides important data to decision makers about the barriers that hinder sports participation and help them to find solutions in order to improve students’ involvement in physical education and sports in the higher education level in the UAE
Frailty as a Long Term Condition?
Monday 10 November 2014
12noon – 12.45pm
Professor John Young
National Clinical Director for Integration & Frail Elderly, NHS England
&
Beverley Matthews
LTC Programme Lead, NHS Improving Quality
Students in higher education are at a higher risk to miss participation in private or institutionorganized physical activities, and this can be reflected badly on their academic performance and future social and physical wellbeing. The current study aimed to identify the barriers hindering the sports participation among sports participants and non-participants in higher education in the UAE. The study demonstrated that both participants and non-participants are significantly affected by several barriers which are lack of facilities, frequent sickness, social and culture barriers, lack of interest, diseases and disabilities, lack of time, peer pressure, shortage of qualified trainers, and overload of study work and lack of transportation. This study provides important data to decision makers about the barriers that hinder sports participation and help them to find solutions in order to improve students’ involvement in physical education and sports in the higher education level in the UAE
Frailty as a Long Term Condition?
Monday 10 November 2014
12noon – 12.45pm
Professor John Young
National Clinical Director for Integration & Frail Elderly, NHS England
&
Beverley Matthews
LTC Programme Lead, NHS Improving Quality
The influence of barriers on the active sports Participation among medical an...Dr. Mohammed Abou Elmagd
Physical activity barriers can affect the student’s participation in sports in response to the concern that medical college students face different difficulties and fall under tremendous stressors, which can interfere with the desired academic performance. The current study aimed to identify the barriers hindering the effective students’ participation in physical activities at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University. The study demonstrated significant negative correlation between physical activity and overload of study (r = -0.305 p<0.001). However, the correlation was higher for female students with significant difference. Correlation among colleges showed significant correlation with the lack of facilities. This study will allow concerned people to find solutions and increase students participation in physical activities, which in turn promotes positive self-esteem and gives them confidence to do things and confront social challenges and ultimately improve their academic performance.
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Functionality and Attitudes in Relation to Aging of Elderly Women Practicing Physical Exercises by Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira in Gerontology & Geriatrics studies
The objective was to verify the attitudes regarding old age and the functional capacity of elderly women practicing physical exercises. This is a cross-sectional study, realized with 200 women. The Functional Protocol of the Latin American Development Group for Maturity (GDLAM) and the Scale for Assessment of Attitudes in Relation to Old Age was used. There was a significant correlation only in the stand up from sitting position test, with the domains of expectations regarding activity (r=-0.31), satisfaction with life (r=0.38) and death anxiety (r=-0.27). It can be concluded that there is correlation between some domains of the functional capacity test and the attitudes towards old age.
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Learn how to overcome common barriers to diabetes prevention with this downloadable slideset.
Richard E. Pratley, MD
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)
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Released: October 23, 2018
ABSTRACT: Evaluation of morbidity profile among elderly people will help in the application of intervention to improve the health status of elderly. Communicable diseases do not show a fixed pattern of change with the age of man. However,non-communicable diseases like hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus ,musculoskeletal disorders,refractive errors, etc and their related complications become more prevalent in the elderly. Research showed that average number of morbidities per person was 2.77 among the elderly people of rural India. Elderly people are suffering from various physical,mental ,social and economical problems.It is essential to havegeriatric units with specialized professionals in the health care centres. Regular health check-up camps should be organized at old age homes. Insurance scheme should be implemented. Health problems of elderly should be tackled with psycho-social intervention. The present study was done to review the literature on geriatric morbidity. KEY WORDS: morbidity, geriatrics, review
Scott Letendre, MD, of the UC San Diego HIV Neurobehavioral Research Program, presents "Overview of HIV & Aging" for AIDS Clinical Rounds at UC San Diego
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This PPT presents the results of a suite of research undertaken to explore the evidence for health comorbidity effects on the cost of injury compensation claims, and what might be done about them. Comorbidity effects were shown to add approximately 10% extra to the cost of claims. There is good evidence that workplace health and wellness programmes are effective if well designed
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Physical activity barriers can affect the student’s participation in sports in response to the concern that medical college students face different difficulties and fall under tremendous stressors, which can interfere with the desired academic performance. The current study aimed to identify the barriers hindering the effective students’ participation in physical activities at RAK Medical and Health Sciences University. The study demonstrated significant negative correlation between physical activity and overload of study (r = -0.305 p<0.001). However, the correlation was higher for female students with significant difference. Correlation among colleges showed significant correlation with the lack of facilities. This study will allow concerned people to find solutions and increase students participation in physical activities, which in turn promotes positive self-esteem and gives them confidence to do things and confront social challenges and ultimately improve their academic performance.
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Functionality and Attitudes in Relation to Aging of Elderly Women Practicing Physical Exercises by Daniel Vicentini de Oliveira in Gerontology & Geriatrics studies
The objective was to verify the attitudes regarding old age and the functional capacity of elderly women practicing physical exercises. This is a cross-sectional study, realized with 200 women. The Functional Protocol of the Latin American Development Group for Maturity (GDLAM) and the Scale for Assessment of Attitudes in Relation to Old Age was used. There was a significant correlation only in the stand up from sitting position test, with the domains of expectations regarding activity (r=-0.31), satisfaction with life (r=0.38) and death anxiety (r=-0.27). It can be concluded that there is correlation between some domains of the functional capacity test and the attitudes towards old age.
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Learn how to overcome common barriers to diabetes prevention with this downloadable slideset.
Richard E. Pratley, MD
Format: Microsoft PowerPoint (.ppt)
File Size: 3.16 MB
Released: October 23, 2018
ABSTRACT: Evaluation of morbidity profile among elderly people will help in the application of intervention to improve the health status of elderly. Communicable diseases do not show a fixed pattern of change with the age of man. However,non-communicable diseases like hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus ,musculoskeletal disorders,refractive errors, etc and their related complications become more prevalent in the elderly. Research showed that average number of morbidities per person was 2.77 among the elderly people of rural India. Elderly people are suffering from various physical,mental ,social and economical problems.It is essential to havegeriatric units with specialized professionals in the health care centres. Regular health check-up camps should be organized at old age homes. Insurance scheme should be implemented. Health problems of elderly should be tackled with psycho-social intervention. The present study was done to review the literature on geriatric morbidity. KEY WORDS: morbidity, geriatrics, review
Scott Letendre, MD, of the UC San Diego HIV Neurobehavioral Research Program, presents "Overview of HIV & Aging" for AIDS Clinical Rounds at UC San Diego
Health co morbidity effects on injury compensation claims in NZ, and evidence...John Wren
This PPT presents the results of a suite of research undertaken to explore the evidence for health comorbidity effects on the cost of injury compensation claims, and what might be done about them. Comorbidity effects were shown to add approximately 10% extra to the cost of claims. There is good evidence that workplace health and wellness programmes are effective if well designed
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Our aim is to alleviate human suffering related to diabetes and its complications among those least able to withstand the burden of the disease. From 2002 to March 2017, the World Diabetes Foundation provided USD 130 million in funding to 511 projects in 115 countries. For every dollar spent, the Foundation raises approximately 2 dollars in cash or as in-kind donations from other sources. The total value of the WDF project portfolio reached USD 377 million, excluding WDF’s own advocacy and strategic platforms.
Katherine Promer Flores, MD (she/her)
Staff Physician
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Department of Medicine
University of California San Diego
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American Heart Association Lifestyle Recommendations to Redu.docxSusanaFurman449
American Heart Association Lifestyle Recommendations to Reduce Obesity
Yuritza Medina
Chamberlain College of Nursing
NR709 Project and Practicum IV
Summer 2022
Abstract Past tense
The prevalence of obesity and sedentary lifestyle complications are increasing at alarming rates, representing a common but preventable cause of severe medical complications like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and early mortality. This common but chronic condition has been for a long time a public health concern and social determinant. The integrative review focused on how the American Heart Association (AHA) Diet and Lifestyle recommendations and the Fitbit app are used as innovative solutions to reduce obesity in adult patients. The Fitbit app offers a unique opportunity to enhance the efficacy of weight loss plans, as it is used to track activity, monitor steps, heart rate, energy expenditure, sleep, and sedentary behavior.
Research Methodology: A systematic review was conducted to identify research articles completed in the preceding 4-5 years centered on obesity care, diet, physical activity, activity trackers, and lifestyle implications. The databases searched were Chamberlain Library, PubMed, and CINHAL.
Results and Discussion: Initial searches yielded over 2000 articles, of which 45 were chosen and examined because they fit the integrative review's theme. The 15 papers most relevant to the PICOT question were studied in further detail and appraised using the Johns Hopkins Evidence Appraisal table. The studies reported positive physical activity outcomes. What were the key themes?
Conclusions and Further Recommendations:This systematic review supported the effectiveness of the AHA Diet and Lifestyle recommendations to prevent and reduce obesity, and clinical use is recommended. Fitbit app provides new ways to improve physical activity habits, and the easy availability of electronic devices may enhance their generalizability use.
Keywords: Obesity care; Obesity complications; Lifestyle recommendations; Obesity management; Physical activity intervention using Fitbit activity trackers.
Dedication
In dedication to my family for their steadfast support of this project; their cooperation means a lot to me. To my husband Armando, thank you for your love, understanding, and patience during this time. I credit my achievement to all of you for your unwavering love and belief in me.
Acknowledgments
First, I must acknowledge the help of all my professors from Chamberlain University, who inspired, encouraged, and supported me throughout the DNP program. My heartfelt thanks to my teammates, without whom I would never have completed this phase in my life. Their encouragement has had a significant influence on my strong determination during this trip.
Contents
American Heart Association Lifestyle Recommendations to Reduce Obesity 1
Abstract 2
Dedication 3
Acknowledgments 4
Introductio.
Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status of the Elderly in Osun State (2)iosrjce
The study compared the dietary intake and nutritional status of the elderly attending geriatric day
care centres and those who did not in Ile-Ife and Imesi-Ile both in Ife-Ijesasenatorial district of Osun State. It
was aimed at examining the relationships between income, acute diseases and food intake on dietary intake and
nutritional status of the elderly people. A total of four hundred and eighteen elderly respondents were recruited
for the study through a snow balling sampling technique. One hundred and thirty two elderly attending geriatric
day care centres were recruited as study group and 318 who do not attend any of the centres were recruited as
control group. Data was collected by using a twenty-item questionnaire adapted from Nestle Mini Nutritional
Assessment (MNA) scale.
Findings revealed that more (9.1%) of the respondents in the study group were undernourished, and 25.9% of
the respondents in the same group were overweight. There was no significant difference in the nutritional status
of respondents from both groups (X2=2.25, p= >0.05). This study concluded that attendance of geriatric day
care centres and income conferred no added benefit on the nutritional status and dietary pattern of the elderly.
A correlation study to determine the effect of diabetes self management on di...Kurt Naugles M.D., M.P.H.
Self-Management in this presentation refers to those activities people undertake in an effort to promote health, prevent disease, limit illness, and restore well being. Several investigators contend that self-management be made a major component of many patient health-care strategy (Glasgow, et al., 2001; Wagner, et al., 2001). Currently, nearly 125 million Americans suffer from chronic debilitating illnesses (Anderson, 2000). These national figures clearly underscore the need to develop a multidimensional approach in regards to disease management. Accordingly, measures that incorporate the patient’s perspective in managing his or her health should be explored.
Diabetes mellitus is among those conditions suspected to be highly influenced by self-management activities (Sprangers, et. al., 2000). If benefits do indeed exist, they need to be fully evidenced. The investigation presented here sought to examine the role self management plays in the health outcomes of individuals living with diabetes.
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ACADEMIC PLANNING FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CENTERED ON PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
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Presentation for Future Health
Professionals Centered on
Persons with Intellectual &
Developmental
Disabilities (IDD)
Figure 1. Physical Therapy Train-Train-Trainer Session
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Abstract
Preparing future health professionals academically to provide effective
healthcare and multi-disciplinary services to individuals with intellectual or
developmental disabilities (IDD) seems to be missing from many university
curricula. Existing curricula for these professionals lack information to the needs
of the IDD population. It is critical that aspiring health professionals recognize
the challenges that come with providing healthcare and services to the IDD
population. It is necessary that the preparation of addressing these individuals
into their areas of practice, that is, to provide care, develop intervention
programs, and educational presentations based on the myriads of health issues
found in this population. Experiential learning with a qualified mentor prepares
individuals who may not have had prior experiences in serving this population.
This presentation explores the current issues relating to the knowledge
deficiencies of future health professional to serve the IDD population. Reviews of
recent literature confirmed this proposition.
Keywords: health professionals, healthcare education, disabilities, academic planning.
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Objectives
• Prepare health students to become more aware of the
developmental health issues faced by adults with
intellectual disabilities.
• Equip students to provide effective health education,
interventions, and multi-disciplinary services centered
around the IDD population.
• Fill the knowledge gaps in order to help prepare future
health practitioners to promote inclusion of this
population into their fields of practice.
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Background
• The area of intellectual disabilities has often been
described as the Cinderella discipline of medicine,
(Prasher & Janicki, 2003).
• Nearly 200 million in the world live with some form of
intellectual or developmental disability (IDD), and the
prevalence is on the rise (World Health Organization [WHO], 2011).
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• Individuals with IDD experience poorer health than the
general population (Krahn, Hammond, & Turner, 2006).
• Yet, health students from various health disciplines, are
entering their fields ill prepared to teach, and provide
services this population as personally experienced.
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Health Students Entering
their Fields Unprepared
to Serve the IDD Population
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In a recent SO research study, the
following individuals responded that
graduates were “not competent” to
treat people with IDD :
• 52 percent of medical school deans
• 53 percent of dental school deans
• 56 percent of students
• 32 percent of medical residency
program directors
(Special Olympics [SO], 2005).
Figure 3. Health Education Training Session
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The reasons given for this startling deficiency were that:
• 81 percent of medical school deans and 50 percent of
dental school deans say that clinical training regarding
individuals with intellectual disabilities is not a high
priority.
• 81 percent of medical school students say they are not
getting any clinical training regarding individuals with
intellectual disabilities and two-thirds (66 percent) are
not receiving enough classroom instruction (SO, 2005).
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Curricula Differences
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Overflow of Health
Inequalities
The disparity between the general population and people
with IDD is a result of:
• Genetic factors
• Social circumstances
• Environmental conditions
• Inadequate knowledge of health promotion
• Inadequate medical care access
(Krahn, Hammond, & Turner, 2006)
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• Epilepsy, behavioral/mental problems, fractures, skin
conditions, poor oral health, and respiratory disorders
are repeatedly documented in IDD population
• There is a greater risk of inadequate attention to
potentially life threatening conditions as there has
been a rise in group living situations
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• People with IDD experience lower rates of preventative
care and health promotion practices
• People with IDD have inadequate access to quality
health care service (Krahn, Hammond, & Turner, 2006)
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Obesity Issues
• 39.3% of women and 27.8% of men with IDD are
overweight or obese vs. 25.1% of women and 25.7% of
men in general population
• Mean BMI of women with IDD (28.8) was significantly
higher than the mean BMI for men with IDD (26.7)
• Women with IDD more likely to be obese than men with
IDD
• Down syndrome was associated with increased risk of
overweight and obesity (Melville et al., 2008)
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• As the severity of the intellectual disability increased,
the risk of overweight and obesity decreased
• Very low physical activity levels, lack of a balanced
diet, inaccessible clinical services for weight
management contribute to the increasing obesity rates
• Developing obesity early in adulthood increases risk for
obesity related diseases (CVD, diabetes, cancer)
(Melville et al., 2008)
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Social and Relationship
Challenges
• All individuals with IDD valued being in an intimate
relationship which fulfilled their needs, having a positive
impact on mental health and well-being
• People with IDD often feel that control and choice are
constrained by others (mainly caregivers)
• Main difference in experiences and psychology of sexual
expression in IDD vs. general population is the strong
impact that others have on their relationships
(Rushbrooke, Murray, Townsend, 2014).
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Health Risks & Behaviors
Indicator (year)
Adults with
disabilities
Adults without
disabilities
Disparity
Binge drank in the past 30 days (2012) 21.2% 18.1% 3.1
Always use a seatbelt (2012) 82.7% 85.8% -3.2
Ate fruit 1 or more times per day (2011) 55.8% 62.8% -7.0
Ate vegetables 1 or more times per day
(2011)
75.3% 77.9% -2.5
Obese based on body mass index (2012) 36.1% 22.0% 14.1
At risk for HIV (age 18-64) (2012) 8.1% 6.7% 1.4
Sufficient aerobic physical activity
(2011)
42.3% 57.1% -14.8
Meets both aerobic and muscle
strengthening physical activity
guidelines (2011)
15.0% 24.6% -9.6
Currently smoke cigarettes (2012) 28.7% 15.9% 12.8
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Table 1. Health risks and behaviors by disability status
Source: Disability & Health Data Systems
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Health Conditions
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Indicator (year)
Adults with
disabilities
Adults without
disabilities
Disparity
Ever had a hysterectomy (2012) 26.0% 17.0% 9.0
Fair or poor self-rated health
(2012)
48.4% 9.6% 38.9
Have heart disease (2012) 14.8% 4.1% 10.7
Ever had high blood pressure
(2011)
43.7% 25.6% 18.1
Ever had high cholesterol (age 20+)
(2011)
46.8% 33.9% 12.9
Ever had asthma (2012) 23.5% 10.1% 13.4
Ever had cancer (excluding skin cancer)
(2012)
8.9% 5.0% 3.9
Ever had prostate cancer (age 40+)
(2010)
5.5% 4.9% 0.6
Ever had skin cancer (2012) 7.8% 6.6% 1.2
Have chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) (2012)
17.7% 3.3% 14.4
Have diabetes (2012) 19.1% 6.8% 12.3
Have kidney disease (2012) 7.0% 1.9% 5.1
Ever had a stroke (2012) 7.0% 1.4% 5.6
Table 2. Health conditions by disability status
Source: Disability & Health Data Systems
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Prevention & Screenings
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Indicator (year)
Adults with
disabilities
Adults
without
disabilities
Disparity
Clinical breast exam in the
past 2 years (age 40+)
(2012)
64.2% 75.8% -11.6 0.000
Mammogram in the past 2
years (age 50-74) (2012)
73.5% 78.7% -5.2 0.062
Pap test in the past 3 years
(age 21-65) (2012)
72.3% 82.3% -9.9 0.006
Up-to-date with colorectal
cancer screening (age 50-75)
(2012)
63.2% 65.7% -2.5 0.338
Routine check-up in the past
year (2012)
72.3% 66.8% 5.5 0.036
Teeth cleaned in the past
year (2010)
51.4% 66.8% -15.4 NA
Visited a dentist in the past
year (2012)
49.1% 62.4% -13.4 0.000
Table 3. Prevention and screenings by disability status
Source: Disability & Health Data Systems
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Prevention & Screenings (FL vs. CA)
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Indicator (year) Florida California
Clinical breast exam in the past 2
years (age 40+) (2012)
Adults with
Disability
64.2% 72.6%
Adults
without
Disability
75.8% 75.8%
Mammogram in the past 2 years
(age 50-74) (2012)
Adults with
Disability
73.5% 79.8%
Adults
without
Disability
78.7% 84.1%
Pap test in the past 3 years (age
21-65) (2012)
Adults with
Disability
72.3% 82.8%
Adults
without
Disability
82.3% 86.4%
Up-to-date with colorectal cancer
screening (age 50-75) (2012)
Adults with
Disability
63.2% 64.1%
Adults
without
Disability
65.7% 65.3%
Cholesterol check in the past 5
years (age 20+) (2011)
Adults with
Disability
79.8% 82.2%
Adults
without
Disability
77.2% 75.9%
Routine check-up in the past year
(2012)
Adults with
Disability
72.3% 63.5%
Adults
without
Disability
66.8% 62.4%
Table 4. Prevention and screenings by disability status
Source: Disability & Health Data Systems
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Conclusion
• Virtually in all health areas, people with IDD face
poorer health outcomes
• They lack access to quality healthcare and prevention
screenings/programs
• The myriad of health and wellness related issues that
plagues them are on the rise
• Many health providers and future health professionals
are not equipped to provide multi-discipline services to
this population
• Ensuring inclusion of this population at the various
mentioned areas is essential.
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Recommendations
Preparing Health Professionals to Provide Care
to Individuals with Disabilities:
• Increased didactic and clinical preparation of health
school graduates regarding the care
of individuals with special health needs
• Develop appropriate curricula/
modules that provides opportunities
to cater this population (Holder et. al, 2005)
• Facilitate internships, clinical rotations
and volunteer with opportunities with
facilities that serves the IDD population.
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Figure 3. Nutrition & Dietetics Students
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Examples
• The “IDD Centered Course” that was designed to
expose health students to methodologies that will help
them become well versed of the issues faced by
children/adults with IDD, and provide guidance of how
to provide meaningful health education and multi-
disciplinary services to that population.
• Formal affiliation agreements with community based
organizations that serve the IDD population
• Internship opportunities, learning activities and clinical
rotations with those organizations
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Recommendations
Health Inequalities:
• Reduce the occurrence and impact of associated,
comorbid, and secondary conditions
• Empower caregivers and family members to meet the
health needs of persons with IDD
• Promote healthy behaviors in people with IDD
• Ensure equitable access to quality healthcare
(Krahn & Fox, 2013)
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• Develop new strategies to properly sample and identify
people with IDD across all ages
• Improve our ability to tailor public health interventions
around the specific needs of disability populations
• Include persons with disabilities into the mainstream
services where possible, give a cross-disabilities
approach where necessary, and give a condition-
specific approach where essential
(Krahn & Fox, 2013)
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Examples
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Wellness program for persons
with IDD which includes:
• Evidence-based learning curricula/intervention
• Physical activity, health education and nutrition
counseling
• Meal planning utilizing “My Plate” food guides
• Individualized meal plans for those requiring
dietary modification due to chronic diseases
• Meal preparation demonstrations and recipes
• Inclusion of staff, family members with healthy
choices
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Recommendations
Social and Relationship Challenges:
• Caregivers should assist in providing opportunities for
social contact/education about relationships
• Services should consider alternative avenues to address
the unmet needs: increasing social networks & social
activities
• Support should be provided on an individual basis
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• Since each person with IDD has different needs,
support should be provided on an individual basis
• Increasing exposure of different types of relationships
through education, increasing social networks and
friends (Rushbrooke, Murray, Townsend, 2014)
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Figure 5. Social Wellness Program at Special Olympics FL
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Recommendations
Obesity issues:
• Changes in policy/training should include: sensitive
management of impact that caregivers have on
relationships, emotional impact & physical expression of
relationships
• Need early identification of obesity & related diseases in
childhood and adolescence (Rushbrooke, Murray, & Townsend, 2014)
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• Effective weight management interventions/clinical
services are needed to diminish health disparities
• Need for future research to focus on reasons for
increased obesity prevalence in IDD population
(Melville et al., 2008)
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Figure 6. Health Promotion Intervention
Program at Special Olympics FL
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References
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disability and Health Data System. (2012). Retrieved from
http://dhds.cdc.gov.
Corbin, S., Holder, M., & Engstrom, K. (2005). Changing attitudes, changing the world: the health and health
care of people with intellectual disabilities. Washington, DC: Special Olympics International.
Holder, M., Waldman, H. B., & Hood, H. (2009). Preparing health professionals to provide care to individuals
with disabilities. Int J Oral Sci, 1(2), 66-71.
Krahn, G. L., & Fox, M. H. (2014). Health disparities of adults with intellectual disabilities: what do we know?
What do we do?. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 27(5), 431-446.
Krahn, G. L., Hammond, L., & Turner, A. (2006). A cascade of disparities: health and health care access for
people with intellectual disabilities. Mental retardation and developmental disabilities research reviews,
12(1), 70-82.
Melville, C. A., Cooper, S. A., Morrison, J., Allan, L., Smiley, E., & Williamson, A. (2008). The prevalence and
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Rushbrooke, E., Murray, C., & Townsend, S. (2014). The experiences of intimate relationships by people with
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Editor's Notes
This profile provides a snapshot of health in Florida and California for 2012. The tables provide health information for adults with and adults without disabilities for two selected
areas.