An 8-year study of admissions and discharges to a specialist intellectual disability inpatient unit.

Julie Mariam AbrahamKiran PurandareJoanne McCabeAnusha WijeratneEvelina EgglestonKaty OakRichard LaugharneAshok RoyRichard Laugharne

Published in: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID (2021)

This is the largest study of intellectual disability inpatient outcomes. Discharge from the hospital appears not associated with duration of treatment. Using HoNOS-LD to demonstrate treatment effectiveness is recommended.

Keyphrases

intellectual disability
autism spectrum disorder
palliative care
mental health
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
acute care
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
combination therapy
adverse drug