Towards healthy settings for people with intellectual disabilities.

ABSTRACT: People with intellectual disabilities (ID) depend on their environment for support to live healthily. The characteristics of healthy settings for people with ID are unknown. This study aims to conceptualize healthy settings for people with ID by conducting an international and multidisciplinary concept mapping study. As theoretical framework the settings approach, an ecological model with a whole system focus toward health promotion, was used. The integrative mixed-methods approach of this study involved concept mapping with researchers specialized in healthcare for people with ID and researchers specialized in healthy settings. The 41 participants generated statements that were later sorted and rated. Findings encompass 13 clusters relating to the social environment, the physical environm

SUBMITTER: Vlot-van Anrooij K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7414853 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature