What effect does transition have on health and well-being in young people with intellectual disabilities? A systematic review

Young-Southward, G., Philo, C. and Cooper, S.-A. (2017) What effect does transition have on health and well-being in young people with intellectual disabilities? A systematic review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 30(5), pp. 805-823. (doi: 10.1111/jar.12286) (PMID:27554952)

Abstract

Background: Transition to adulthood might be a risk period for poor health in people with intellectual disabilities. However, we could find no synthesis of evidence on health and wellbeing outcomes during transition in this population. This review aimed to answer this question. Method: PRISMA/MOOSE guidelines were followed. Search terms were defined, electronic searches of six databases were conducted, reference lists and key journals were reviewed and grey literature was searched. Papers were selected based on clear inclusion criteria. Data was extracted from the selected papers, and their quality was systematically reviewed. The review was prospectively registered on PROSPERO: CRD42015016905. Results: 15,985 articles were extracted; of these 17 met the inclusion criteria. The results of these articles were mixed but suggested the presence of some health and wellbeing issues in this population during transition to adulthood, including obesity and sexual health issues. Conclusion: This review reveals a gap in the literature on transition and health, and points to the need for future work in this area.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: Research is funded through an NHS GG&C Scholarship.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Young-Southward, Ms Genevieve and Philo, Professor Christopher and Cooper, Professor Sally-Ann
• Authors: Young-Southward, G., Philo, C., and Cooper, S.-A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing; College of Science and Engineering > School of Geographical and Earth Sciences
• Journal Name: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
• ISSN: 1360-2322
• ISSN (Online): 1468-3148
• Published Online: 24 August 2016
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• First Published: First published in Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 30(5):805-823
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher