Physical health of adults with intellectual disabilities /
edited by Vee P. Prasher and Matthew P. Janicki.
- Oxford : Blackwell, 2002.
- xviii, 286 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1. Epidemiological Issues:- Introduction--Definition of intellectual disability (mental retardation)--Age-specific prevalence of intellectual disability--Risk factors for ill-health--Prevalence of health problems--Age distribution of health problems--Sex distribution of health problems--Distribution of health problems according to level of intelligence--Mortality--Morbidity--Individual health problems--Conclusion--References--2. Assessing Physical Health:- Introduction--History taking--Review of systems--Physical examination--Investigations--Conclusions--References--3. Physical Health and Clinical Phenotypes:- Introduction--Life expectancy--Morbidity and mortality--Chronic physical deteriorating conditions--Major specific disorders--Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)--Sex chromosome aneuploidies--Other aneuplooidies--Conclusion--References--4. Cerebra Palsy:- Introduction--Epidemiology--Etiology--History--Clinical issues--Diet and nutrition--The physical examination--Diagnosis--Conclusion--References--5. Visual impairment:-Introduction--Definitions of visual impairment--Prevalence of visual impairment--Errors of refraction--Medical causes of visual impairment--Cerebral visual impairment--Ocular disorders in adults with Down syndrome--Cost of treatment--Coping--Prevention--Conclusion--References--6. Hearing Impairment:- Introducion--Prevalence of hearing loss--Tests of hearing--Causes of hearing impairment in people with intellectual disabilities--Management of hearing loss-- Conclusion--References--7. Epilepsy:- Introduction--What is epilepsy?--Definitions and classification--Types of seizures and syndromes seen in people with intellectual disabilities--Status epilepticus--Epidemiology--Diagnosis and differential diagnosis--Behavioral consequences--The special issue of Down Syndrome--Management--When to start drug treatment--Choice of anti-epileptic drugs--General principles of using anti-epileptic drugs in people with intellectual disabilities--Conclusion--References--8. Endocrinological Issues:- Introduction--Clinical issues--Lifelong care and appropriate stepping (mile) stones--Risk factors for endocrine problems--Endocrine and related disorders--Screening--Therapeutic approaches--Access to health care in the usual paradigm of health care delivery--Conclusion--References--9. Dentition and Oral Health:- Introduction--Epidemiology--Intellectual disabilities and edentulism--Nutrition and dentures--Common oral diseases in adults with intellectual disabilities--Oral infectious diseases--Oral facial tumors--Benign tumors--Premalignant lesions--Malignant lesions--Other oral problems--Interrelationships between oral diseases and systemic diseases--Coordination of oral care--Conclusion--References--10. Nutrition and Physical Health:- Introduction--Role of nutrition in health--Food, health and culture--Dietary guidelines for healthful diets--Nutritional needs--Conclusion--References--11. Health promotion and Disease Prevention:- Introduction--What is health promotion and disease prevention? The continuum of health promotion--Why is the health promotion of people with intellectual disabilities important?--What affects health for people with intellectual disabilities?--How do we engage in health promotion for people with intellectual disabilities?--Systemic interventions to improve the health of adults with intellectual disabilities--Conclusion--References--12. Barriers to Health Care Services and the Role of the Physician:- Introduction--Accessibility, mobility and sensory impairment--Behavioral problems--Communication--Knowledge, attitudes and accessing specialist services--time and resources--Conclusion--References--13. Future Prospects: A Challenge to Promote Wellness:- A framework for understanding research on physical health--A framework for health promotion and wellness--Some closing thoughts--References.
This text engages with the current focus on health promotion as part of the preventative health agenda and examines the physical health considerations of adult intellectual disability patients.
Health promotion. Developmentally disabled. People with mental disabilities--Health and hygiene Health and Wellbeing. Public health & preventive medicine