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How can care settings for people with intellectual disabilities embed health promotion?
Author(s) -
Vlotvan Anrooij Kristel,
KoksLeensen Monique C. J.,
Cruijsen Anneke,
Jansen Henk,
Velden Koos,
Leusink Geraline,
Hilgenkamp Thessa I. M.,
Naaldenberg Jenneken
Publication year - 2020
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.12776
Subject(s) - intellectual disability , perspective (graphical) , promotion (chess) , health promotion , asset (computer security) , psychology , health care , gerontology , nursing , business , public relations , medicine , public health , political science , psychiatry , computer security , artificial intelligence , politics , computer science , law
Background People with intellectual disabilities (ID) depend on their environment to live healthily. Asset‐based health promotion enhances a settings’ health‐promoting capacity starting with identifying protective or promotive factors that sustain health. Method This inclusive mixed‐methods study used group sessions to generate and rank ideas on assets supporting healthy nutrition and physical activity in Dutch intellectual disability care settings. Participants included people with moderate intellectual disabilities and family and care professionals of people with severe/profound intellectual disabilities. Results Fifty‐one participants identified 185 assets in group sessions. They include the following: (i) the social network and ways “people” can support, (ii) assets in/around “places,” and person–environment fit, and (iii) “preconditions”: health care, prevention, budget, and policy. Conclusion This inclusive research provides a user perspective on assets in the living environment supporting healthy living. This gives insight in contextual factors needed for development and sustainable embedment of health promotion in the systems of intellectual disability support settings.