Health promotion for people with intellectual disabilities - A concept analysis

Autor: Anne E. Roll
Rok vydání: 2017
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Zdroj: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences. 32:422-429
ISSN: 0283-9318
DOI: 10.1111/scs.12448
Popis: Background Whereas ‘health promotion’ is a well-known concept for healthcare professionals, the concept of ‘health promotion for people with intellectual disabilities’ and its unique associated challenges are not well understood. Aims and Objective This article provides a systematic analysis of how health promotion is being conceptualised for people with intellectual disabilities and how health promotion can work best in the light of this group's specific needs and limitations. Design Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis. Method MEDLINE, PsycINFO, CINAHL and SocINDEX were searched using the search terms ‘health promotion’, ‘people with intellectual disabilities’ and ‘developmental disabilities’. This review includes studies published between 1992 and 2014. A total of 52 articles were included. Results Health promotion for people intellectual disabilities, as discussed in the literature, focuses on four aspects, namely supporting a healthy lifestyle, providing health education, involving supporters and being person-centred. Antecedents of the concept ‘health promotion for people with intellectual disabilities’ were healthcare access and sensitised healthcare providers. The outcomes were improved health, being empowered, enhanced quality of life and reduced health disparities. Conclusion This analysis provides a solid foundation for healthcare stakeholders' planning, implementing and evaluating health-promotion activities for people with intellectual disabilities at the policy level and in the community.
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