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Development and applicability of a tool for identification of people with intellectual disabilities in need of palliative care (PALLI)
Author(s) -
Vrijmoeth Cis,
Echteld Michael A.,
Assendelft Pim,
Christians Milou,
Festen Dederieke,
Schrojenstein Lantmande Valk Henny,
Vissers Kris,
Groot Marieke
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/jar.12472
Subject(s) - intellectual disability , life expectancy , identification (biology) , palliative care , psychology , value (mathematics) , process (computing) , expectancy theory , nursing , medicine , applied psychology , psychiatry , social psychology , computer science , population , botany , environmental health , machine learning , biology , operating system
Background Timely identifying people with intellectual disabilities in need of palliative care is important. Therefore, we developed PALLI : a screening tool for deteriorating health, indicative of a limited life expectancy. Here, we aimed to describe development of PALLI and to explore its applicability. Method We used a five‐stage mixed‐methods procedure to develop PALLI based on knowledge from practice. For exploring applicability, professionals caring for people with intellectual disabilities completed PALLI for 185 people with intellectual disabilities and provided information on applicability after 5–6 months. Results The final version of PALLI included 39 questions relevant for people with intellectual disabilities. Applicability was adequate: Most professionals found PALLI relevant and reported no ambiguous questions. Added value of PALLI was reflecting on and becoming aware of the process of decline in health. Conclusions PALLI shows promising applicability and has potential as a tool for timely identifying people with intellectual disabilities who may benefit from palliative care.