Self-reported explanations for self-injury by people with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review of qualitative studies

Self-management interventions for epilepsy in people with intellectual disabilities: A scoping review

PURPOSE People with intellectual disabilities (ID) experience higher incidences of chronic health conditions, poorer health outcomes, and increased risk of premature death. Epilepsy is 20 times more common in people with ID than in the general population. It tends to be more difficult to diagnose, more severe, and more difficult to treat. Improving epilepsy self-management in this group is advo...

The Effectiveness of a Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for Elderly People: a Systematic Review

Introduction: Elderly population is increasing in Pakistan. Majority of people aged 50 – 64, suffer from two or more chronic conditions. Care of elderly people is sub-optimal. Healthcare system has limited resources to provide healthcare support to elderly people. Thus, there is need to empower the elderly to self-manage their health conditions. Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) i...

Running head: SELF-INJURY Self-injury and Behavior Supports for People with Intellectual Disability

Factors Associated with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) in Iran: A Narrative Systematic Review

Background: Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the intentional damage of one’s own body without a suicidal intent, which involves common behaviors such as cutting, burning, scratching, and hitting the body. Identifying factors associated with the development and continuity of NSSI is a research priority, as prevention is crucial. The aim of the current study was...

Self-concept in Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Self-concept, or feelings about oneself, encompasses various areas including social and academic domains and has been suggested to be a predictor and mediator of other outcomes (Bryne, 1996). In this study, the relationships between achievement, intelligence scores, and self-concept in children with mild intellectual disabilities were examined. Self-concept and WISC verbal intelligence scores e...