Psychosocial Interventions for People With Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia: A Systematic Review
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
MacDonald, S., & Summers, S. J. (2020).
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 33(5), 839-855.
This systematic review investigates psychosocial interventions for dementia in individuals with intellectual disability.
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up to October 2018
Qualitative studies; quantitative studies
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<div>Psychosocial interventions for dementia in individuals with intellectual disability were classified into three groups: behavioral interventions (e.g., behavior modification), systemic interventions (e.g., environmental modifications), and therapeutic interventions (e.g., reminiscence therapy). All included studies reported positive outcomes (e.g., reduction in challenging behaviors, enhanced psychological well-being, individual's quality of life). However due to methodological limitations, namely the reliance on indirect outcome measurement, further research is warranted.</div>
