New Nurse Training for the Disabled!
The Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher College’s Wegmans School of Nursing has developed a new and first-of-its-kind curriculum for integration into existing primary care nurse practitioner residency programs to improve the health care experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Training New Nurses to Support People with Disabilities […]
Researchers Put Wearable Tech to the Test
Testing the Effectiveness of Wearable Tech by Researchers Vanderbilt researchers have been awarded a National Science Foundation grant to deploy wearable technologies to detect problem behaviors in children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities and to suggest protective interventions. Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are more likely to exhibit problem conduct, which […]
Working with Adults with Developmental Disability
Supporting Individuals with Developmental Disabilities in Adulthood The need for and availability of mental health care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is vast. Here are a few ideas for how psychologists may help meet that demand. As more people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) reach adulthood, they may face a variety and […]
Intellectual Disabilities & Mental Health: Assessment and Treatment
It is now recognized that people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) can acquire a complete range of mental disorders and required a variety of mental health interventions. ID is defined by two key factors: an IQ below 70 and weak adaptive skills. Assessment and Treatment of Mental Health in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities A third element, […]
Language Barries Affecting In-Home Care
According to recent research published in the International Journal of Nursing Studies, patients with language challenges who acquire home health care are at a higher risk of hospital readmission. The Impact of Language Barriers on In-Home Care Language limitations between patients and caregivers can make effective communication difficult and have been found to possess a […]