Facilitators' Experiences of Delivering a Tailored Health Education Resource to People with Mild/Moderate Intellectual Disability
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| Title: | Facilitators' Experiences of Delivering a Tailored Health Education Resource to People with Mild/Moderate Intellectual Disability |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Anne-Marie Martin (ORCID |
| Source: | British Journal of Learning Disabilities. 2026 54(2):160-170. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 11 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Facilitators (Individuals), Health Education, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Access to Information, Usability, Instructional Effectiveness, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Instructional Materials |
| DOI: | 10.1111/bld.70017 |
| ISSN: | 1354-4187 1468-3156 |
| Abstract: | Background: People with intellectual disabilities face challenges accessing and understanding health information, impacting their ability to make informed lifestyle decisions. A tailored health education resource was developed to address this need through a collaborative public and patient involvement approach. Methods: This mixed-method pilot study explored the usability of a tailored health education resource from facilitators' perspectives. Eleven social-care workers implemented it over 8 weeks in community hubs. Data were collected via focus groups, journals and a questionnaire and analysed via thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. Findings: The resource was effective and adaptable, enhancing learner engagement through multi-modal strategies. Facilitators valued its flexibility but noted challenges with mixed-ability groups and age-appropriate materials. Conclusions: The resource aids facilitators in teaching health concepts to people with intellectual disabilities. Modifications were suggested regarding some terminology and the inclusion of guidance on group composition. The study underscores the need for accessible, age-appropriate information for this population. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1506019 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Background: People with intellectual disabilities face challenges accessing and understanding health information, impacting their ability to make informed lifestyle decisions. A tailored health education resource was developed to address this need through a collaborative public and patient involvement approach. Methods: This mixed-method pilot study explored the usability of a tailored health education resource from facilitators' perspectives. Eleven social-care workers implemented it over 8 weeks in community hubs. Data were collected via focus groups, journals and a questionnaire and analysed via thematic analysis and descriptive statistics. Findings: The resource was effective and adaptable, enhancing learner engagement through multi-modal strategies. Facilitators valued its flexibility but noted challenges with mixed-ability groups and age-appropriate materials. Conclusions: The resource aids facilitators in teaching health concepts to people with intellectual disabilities. Modifications were suggested regarding some terminology and the inclusion of guidance on group composition. The study underscores the need for accessible, age-appropriate information for this population. |
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| ISSN: | 1354-4187 1468-3156 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/bld.70017 |
