RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Primary care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 254
OP 279
VO 64
IS 4
A1 William F. Sullivan
A1 Heidi Diepstra
A1 John Heng
A1 Shara Ally
A1 Elspeth Bradley
A1 Ian Casson
A1 Brian Hennen
A1 Maureen Kelly
A1 Marika Korossy
A1 Karen McNeil
A1 Dara Abells
A1 Khush Amaria
A1 Kerry Boyd
A1 Meg Gemmill
A1 Elizabeth Grier
A1 Natalie Kennie-Kaulbach
A1 Mackenzie Ketchell
A1 Jessica Ladouceur
A1 Amanda Lepp
A1 Yona Lunsky
A1 Shirley McMillan
A1 Ullanda Niel
A1 Samantha Sacks
A1 Sarah Shea
A1 Katherine Stringer
A1 Kyle Sue
A1 Sandra Witherbee
YR 2018
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/64/4/254.abstract
AB Objective To update the 2011 Canadian guidelines for primary care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).Methods Family physicians and other health professionals experienced in the care of people with IDD reviewed and synthesized recent empirical, ecosystem, expert, and experiential knowledge. A system was developed to grade the strength of recommendations.Recommendations Adults with IDD are a heterogeneous group of patients and have health conditions and factors affecting their health that can vary in kind, manifestation, severity, or complexity from those of others in the community. They require approaches to care and interventions that are adapted to their needs. These guidelines provide advice regarding standards of care. References to clinical tools and other practical resources are incorporated. The approaches to care that are outlined here can be applied to other groups of patients that have impairments in cognitive, communicative, or other adaptive functioning.Conclusion As primary care providers, family physicians play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of adults with IDD. These guidelines can aid their decision making with patients and caregivers.