Perceived barriers and enablers to utilising the Australian National Disability Insurance Scheme for adults with an intellectual disability and their families: A scoping review.

Autor: Zubrinich A; Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia., de Jong G; Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia., Salehi N; Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.; School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia., Lakeman R; Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Bilinga, Queensland, Australia.; School of Nursing & Midwifery, Edith Cowan University, Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID [J Appl Res Intellect Disabil] 2024 Jul; Vol. 37 (4), pp. e13240.
DOI: 10.1111/jar.13240
Abstrakt: Background: The introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in Australia in 2013 promised significant improvements in the lives of adults with intellectual disabilities. Although the scheme enables support, there are challenges associated with establishing eligibility and administering funds. This scoping review explored perceived barriers and enablers to effectively utilising the NDIS for adults with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Method: A scoping review of the empirical literature on the NDIS and intellectual disabilities included nine studies in this review. These papers were subjected to thematic analysis and the findings were presented as a narrative synthesis.
Results: The key themes identified were: (1) Limited understanding of the NDIS process; (2) Language use and capacity assumptions; (3) Unrealistic goals and progress, and difficulty utilising plans; (4) Expectations of families and associated workloads; (5) Opening up opportunities not previously available; (6) Knowledgeable planners who actively seek to involve adults and their families.
Conclusion: Although qualitative studies demonstrate that adults with an intellectual disability and their families are largely satisfied with the increased opportunities the NDIS has afforded them, there are various areas in which accessibility to services can be improved. In order for the NDIS to continue to improve, the results from this scoping review underline the need for adults with an intellectual disability and their support systems to have their voices heard and be utilised.
(© 2024 The Authors. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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