Background Implementation science emerged to address the challenges associated with the
incorporation of evidence-based innovations into practice. Once the challenge is overcome …

Background People with intellectual disabilities can experience homelessness, and some of
the reasons differ from the general homeless population. Specific policy and practice …

Background/aims This paper investigates the cost-effectiveness of dialectical behaviour
therapy (DBT) for treating individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) in a …

Background A new legal capacity act was introduced in Ireland in 2015. This study aimed to
identify and critically examine key issues in the area of decision‐making capacity from the …

ObjectivesBorderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterised by recurring crises,
hospitalisations, self-harm, suicide attempts, addictions, episodes of depression, anxiety and …

Despite the widespread ratification of the CRPD, there is considerable variation evident
across countries in how community living is supported in practice. This variation appears to …

Background Expenditure on residential placements for people with intellectual disability (ID)
in Ireland is considerable and expected to increase. Despite this, there is limited evidence …

Individuals with intellectual disabilities represent a unique population with an array of needs.
High rates of comorbid mental and hysical health conditions as well as the presence of …

Enhancing Quality of Life (QoL) is a key goal in supporting people with intellectual disability.
A psychometrically sound measurement tool is essential to evaluate the effectiveness of …

The institutionalization of people with intellectual disabilities has been a common
international response across cultures and generations that persists to this day. This chapter …