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 Sullivan, William F.
A1 Diepstra, Heidi
A1 Heng, John
A1 Ally, Shara
A1 Bradley, Elspeth
A1 Casson, Ian
A1 Hennen, Brian
A1 Kelly, Maureen
A1 Korossy, Marika
A1 McNeil, Karen
A1 Abells, Dara
A1 Amaria, Khush
A1 Boyd, Kerry
A1 Gemmill, Meg
A1 Grier, Elizabeth
A1 Kennie-Kaulbach, Natalie
A1 Ketchell, Mackenzie
A1 Ladouceur, Jessica
A1 Lepp, Amanda
A1 Lunsky, Yona
A1 McMillan, Shirley
A1 Niel, Ullanda
A1 Sacks, Samantha
A1 Shea, Sarah
A1 Stringer, Katherine
A1 Sue, Kyle
A1 Witherbee, Sandra
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.