Literature on the combination of qualitative and quantitative research components at the
primary empirical study level has recently accumulated exponentially. However, this …

The use of antipsychotics to manage challenging behaviour in adults with intellectual
disability is widespread but controversial, and evidence is scarce. There is a perception that …

Objectives To measure the incidence of movement side effects of antipsychotic drugs in
adults with intellectual disability and compare rates with adults without intellectual disability …

Background We investigated antipsychotic drug prescription practice of Dutch ID physicians,
studying prevalence of antipsychotic drug use, reasons for prescription and the relationship …

Background A high proportion of adults with an intellectual disability (ID) are known to
receive psychotropic medications for the management of aggressive behaviour in the …

The use of psychotropics by categories and the reason for their prescription was
investigated in a large scale study of 4,069 adults with ID, including those with autism …

Purpose The programme–Stopping the over-medication of people with an intellectual
disability, Autism or Both (STOMP) is a three-year programme supported by NHS England …

Background Antipsychotic medications have been used extensively to treat aggressive
behaviours in persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) when the main psychiatric diagnoses …

BackgroundThere is a lack of available evidence in relation to the effectiveness of
interventions for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disability and mental health …

Background Persons with intellectual disabilities (ID) often show challenging behaviour. We
review distinct interventions that are applied to treat these challenging behaviours, and …