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What are the views of adults with an intellectual disability (AWID), carers and healthcare professionals on a community falls management programme for AWID: a qualitative interview study in the UK.

Katie R RobinsonPhillipa LoganCarol TuckerJanet FinlaysonVeronika van der WardtAlice KilbySue KnowlesStevie VanheganStuart HodgsonNicola Lidstone
Published in: BMJ open (2024)
The views of AWID, HCP and carers showed the need to consider the impact of risk perception, anxiety and fear of falling in the adaption of the ACTiON FALLS programme. The programme needs to be accessible and support the inclusion of AWID in managing falls and ultimately fulfil the requirement for a proactive and educational tool by all.
Keyphrases
  • intellectual disability
  • community dwelling
  • study protocol
  • autism spectrum disorder
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • cross sectional
  • clinical trial
  • sleep quality
  • physical activity