The prevalence, incidence, and factors predictive of mental ill-health in adults with profound intellectual disabilities

Cooper, S.A., Smiley, E., Finlayson, J., Jackson, A., Allan, L., Williamson, A.I., Mantry, D. and Morrison, J.M. (2007) The prevalence, incidence, and factors predictive of mental ill-health in adults with profound intellectual disabilities. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 20, pp. 493-501. (doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.2007.00401.x)

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Abstract

Keywords: diagnosis and classification;epidemiology;mental disorders;mental ill-health;mental retardation;profound intellectual disabilities Background  There are no previous studies of the prevalence and incidence of mental ill-health in adults with profound intellectual disabilities. Method  In this population-based prospective cohort study, adults with profound intellectual disabilities underwent psychiatric assessment (n = 184), with further assessment after 2 years (n = 131). Results  Point prevalence of mental ill-health was 52.2% by clinical, 45.1% by Diagnostic Criteria for Psychiatric Disorders for use with Adults with Learning Disabilities (DC-LD), 10.9% by the ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders Diagnostic Criteria for Research (1993) (DCR-ICD-10) and 11.4% by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision (2004) (DSM-IV-TR) criteria. The highest 2-year incidence rates were for affective disorders (6.1%) and problem behaviours (6.1%). Type of accommodation/support, and the number of preceding life events were predictive of incidents of mental ill-health, but age, gender, living in areas of greatest deprivation, and having special communication needs were not. Conclusions  Mental ill-health is more commonly experienced by adults with profound intellectual disabilities than the general population, or other adults with intellectual disabilities, warranting proactive supports/interventions. Predictive factors differ, compared with the general population.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Finlayson, Miss Janet and Morrison, Professor Jill and Smiley, Dr Elita and Cooper, Professor Sally-Ann and Jackson, Dr Alison
Authors: Cooper, S.A., Smiley, E., Finlayson, J., Jackson, A., Allan, L., Williamson, A.I., Mantry, D., and Morrison, J.M.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care
College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
Journal Name:Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

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