Improving care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at higher risk of a number of adverse health conditions and have poorer overall health than those without IDD. One strategy that is increasingly being regarded as effective for improving the identification of health needs in people wi...

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Published in:Canadian family physician 2019-04, Vol.65, p.S8
Main Authors: Zworth, Max, Selick, Avra, Durbin, Janet, Casson, Ian, Lunsky, Yona
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Developmental disabilities
Guidelines
Health care access
Health insurance
Medical screening
Patient care planning
Primary care
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Summary:People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are at higher risk of a number of adverse health conditions and have poorer overall health than those without IDD. One strategy that is increasingly being regarded as effective for improving the identification of health needs in people with IDD is the Comprehensive Health Assessment (Health Check). In 2009 to 2010, only 22% of 66 848 adults with IDD in Ontario had an annual Health Check or physical examination (ie, a general assessment of an individual who has no apparent physical or mental illness) billed to the health insurance plan. 2018 Canadian consensus guidelines provide recommendations on how to most effectively address key physical and mental health issues for adults with IDD and emphasize periodic preventive health assessments.
ISSN:0008-350X
1715-5258