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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Using Administrative Health Data to Identify Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Comparison of Algorithms
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Lin, E.; Balogh, R.; Cobigo, V.; Ouellette-Kuntz, H.; Wilton, A. S.; Lunsky, Y. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience high rates of physical and mental health problems; yet their health care is often inadequate. Information about their characteristics and health services needs is critical for planning efficient and equitable services. A logical source of such information is…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Developmental Disabilities, Disability Identification, Data Analysis
Are Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening Programmes Equitable? The Case of Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Cobigo, V.; Ouellette-Kuntz, H.; Balogh, R.; Leung, F.; Lin, E.; Lunsky, Y. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Effective cancer screening must be available for all eligible individuals without discrimination. Lower rates of cervical and breast cancer screening have been reported in certain groups compared with women from the general population, such as women with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Research on the factors…
Descriptors: Cancer, Screening Tests, Access to Health Care, Females
Exposure to Client Aggression and Burnout among Community Staff Who Support Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Ontario, Canada
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Hensel, J. M.; Lunsky, Y.; Dewa, C. S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Studies have shown that staff who support adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are exposed to challenging behaviour in their work including client aggression. Exposure to aggressive behaviour has been associated with staff stress and burnout. Study samples have been small however, and there has been very little data exploring…
Descriptors: Human Services, Mental Retardation, Burnout, Foreign Countries
Life Events and Emergency Department Visits in Response to Crisis in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
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Lunsky, Y.; Elserafi, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: Stressful life events have been linked to psychopathology in the general population, but few studies have considered the relationship between life events and psychopathology for people with intellectual disabilities (ID), and the link between particular life events and hospital use. Methods: Informants provided data on 746 adults with…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Adults, Hospitals, Medical Services
A Comparison of Outpatients with Intellectual Disability Receiving Specialised and General Services in Ontario's Psychiatric Hospitals
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Lunsky, Y.; Gracey, C.; Bradley, E.; Koegl, C.; Durbin, J. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2011
Background: This study compares outpatients with intellectual disability (ID) receiving specialised services to outpatients with ID receiving general services in Ontario's tertiary mental healthcare system in terms of demographics, symptom profile, strengths and resources, and clinical service needs. Methods: A secondary analysis of Colorado…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Psychiatric Hospitals, Patients, Foreign Countries
Clinical Outcomes of a Specialised Inpatient Unit for Adults with Mild to Severe Intellectual Disability and Mental Illness
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Lunsky, Y.; White, S. E.; Palucka, A. M.; Weiss, J.; Bockus, S.; Gofine, T. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: Limitations of general psychiatric services have led to the development of specialised psychiatric programmes for patients with intellectual disability (ID) and mental health needs. Few studies have examined treatment outcomes of specialised inpatient units, and no studies have explored how the effects of intervention may differ for…
Descriptors: Psychiatric Services, Health Needs, Mental Retardation, Mental Disorders
A Comparison of Patients with Intellectual Disability Receiving Specialised and General Services in Ontario's Psychiatric Hospitals
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Lunsky, Y.; Bradley, E.; Durbin, J.; Koegl, C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: Over the years, the closure of institutions has meant that individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) must access mainstream (i.e. general) mental health services. However, concern that general services may not adequately meet the needs of patients with ID and mental illness has led to the development and implementation of more…
Descriptors: Health Services, Substance Abuse, Mental Retardation, Psychiatric Hospitals