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Bakker-van Gijssel, Esther J., olde Hartman, Tim C., Lucassen, Peter L. B. J., van den Driessen Mareeuw, Francine, Dees, Marianne K., Assendelft, Willem J. J., van Schrojenstein Lantman-de Valk, Henny M. J., Hartman, Tim C Olde, Lucassen, Peter Lbj, Assendelft, Willem Jj, van Schrojenstein Lantman-de Valk, Henny Mj |
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British Journal of General Practice; Jan2017, Vol. 67 Issue 654, pe41-e48, 8p |
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Background: GPs provide health care to people with intellectual disabilities (ID). People with ID find it difficult to express themselves concerning health-related matters. Applying health assessments is an effective method to reveal health needs, and can play a role in prevention and health promotion.Aim: The aim of this qualitative study was to explore GPs' considerations about applying a health assessment for people with ID.Design and Setting: This focus group study was conducted among a selection of Dutch GPs.Method: An interview guide was developed. All discussions were audiorecorded and transcribed. Analysis was performed using the framework analysis approach. Two researchers independently applied open coding and identified a thematic framework. This framework and the summaries of views per theme were discussed in the research team.Results: After four focus groups, with 23 GPs, saturation was reached. Three main themes evolved: health assessments in relation to GPs' responsibility; the usefulness and necessity of health assessments; and barriers to using health assessments on people with ID. A health assessment instrument for people with ID can help GPs to focus on certain issues that are not so common in the general population. GPs are motivated to use such a tool if it is scientifically tested, and results in significant health gains. However, GPs identify barriers at the level of GP, patient, and organisation.Conclusion: Most GPs in the focus groups consider providing medical care to people with ID their responsibility and indicate that a health assessment instrument could be a valuable tool. In order to deliver good care, they need education and support. Many barriers need to be overcome before a health assessment instrument can be implemented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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