Improving the transition process to independent living for adolescents with profound intellectual disabilities. Experiences of parents and employees.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The transition process from the family home to independent living for young adults with profound intellectual disability (PID) becomes delayed. Those families face challenges that exceed those of typical families such as higher objective and subjective burden, more frequent psychological distress and lower social support. The aim of this study was to explore the collaboration process between parents and employees and identify factors that improve the transition with less burden.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative study was undertaken with 18 persons (9 parents and 9 employees) interviewed individually and in groups. In accordance with the municipality's guidelines, families with a child with PID should apply for housing, when the child turns 16. The purpose is to e

SUBMITTER: Roos E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7724626 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature