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Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review
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Background: Globally, people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism experience health inequalities. Death occurs at a younger age and the prevalence of long-term morbidities is higher than in the general population. Despite this, their primary healthcare access rates are lower than the general population, their health needs are often unmet, and their views and experiences are frequently overlooked in research, policy, and practice. Aim: To investigate the barriers and facilitators reported by individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or both, and/or their carers, to accessing and utilising primary health care for their physical and mental health needs. Design & setting: An integrative review was undertaken, which used systematic review methodology. Method: Electronic databases MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL (Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature), and Cochrane were searched for relevant studies (all languages) using a search strategy. Two researchers independently screened the results and assessed the quality of the studies. Results: Sixty-three international studies were identified. Six main themes relating to barriers and facilitators emerged from an analysis of these studies. The main themes were: training; knowledge and awareness; communication; fear and embarrassment; involvement in healthcare decision-making; and time. All the themes were underpinned by the need for greater care, dignity, respect, collaborative relationships, and reasonable adjustments. Opposing barriers and facilitators were identified within each of the main themes. Conclusion: Adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism experience several barriers to accessing and utilising primary health care. The findings highlight the reasonable adjustments and facilitators that can be implemented to ensure that these individuals are not excluded from primary health care.
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This integrative review synthesised 63 international studies on barriers and facilitators to primary health care for adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, identifying six themes: training; knowledge and awareness; communication; fear and embarrassment; involvement in healthcare decision-making; and time. It reports that barriers and facilitators often oppose each other within themes, underpinned by needs for greater care, dignity, respect, collaborative relationships, and reasonable adjustments.
Key findings
- Sixty-three studies met eligibility: 53 qualitative, 5 mixed-methods, 4 quantitative, and 1 randomised controlled trial; most were from the UK (n = 33), US (n = 13), and Australia (n = 8); 49 explored intellectual disabilities, 13 explored autism, and 1 explored both.
- Six main themes emerged: training; knowledge and awareness; communication; fear and embarrassment; involvement in healthcare decision-making; and time. All were underpinned by the need for greater care, dignity, respect, collaborative relationships, and reasonable adjustments.
- Opposing barriers and facilitators were identified within each theme; examples include lack of specialist training/knowledge and poor communication versus training, accessible information, continuity of professional, dignity/respect, and involvement in decisions.
- Quality appraisal rated 46 of 63 studies (73%) as high quality, 2 as good quality, 7 as satisfactory, poor, or very poor, and 8 were not rated; none were excluded from the review.
Methods
- Integrative review using systematic review methodology, reported per PRISMA 2009; searched Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL Complete, and Cochrane up to 22 August 2018 for studies published 2001–2018 in all languages.
- Eligible studies were any design, included people aged ≥14 years formally or self-identified as having intellectual disability and/or autism, and/or their family members, carers, support workers, or healthcare professionals, and explored access to primary health care for physical and/or mental health needs.
- Two researchers independently screened titles/abstracts; three independently assessed full texts; two independently assessed quality using the Mixed Methods Analysis Tool (MMAT); data were extracted with a piloted tool and analysed using thematic analysis, with two researchers developing themes and narratively synthesising them.
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- The paper states that searches of other relevant databases such as PsycINFO, grey literature, and reference/citation checking were not undertaken owing to staffing resource constraints; most identified studies were from high-income countries and may not reflect low- and middle-income countries or all high-income countries; the review was limited to individuals aged ≥14 years; convenience samples and self-selection may bias results; and some studies were limited to urban rather than rural areas.
- The paper states that the publication dates 2001–2018 were not stated in the study protocol.
- The text makes evident that the review excluded systematic reviews, book reviews, editorials, commentaries, epidemiological studies, and prevalence studies, so such sources could not contribute to the synthesis.
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“Sixty-three studies met the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the review.”
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“Studies found a lack of awareness by healthcare providers about the range of communication issues faced by people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism when accessing and attending primary and acute healthcare settings.23,45–47”
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“Despite this, healthcare providers recognise the importance of such specialist training for people with intellectual disabilities and for others with communication challenges.23”
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“Poor attitudes held by both healthcare professionals and non-health professionals, across both primary and acute healthcare provider settings, is a recurring theme in the review’s identified studies.22,31–33”
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“Participants perceived of barriers and facilitators within each of these themes as being integrated in an opposing fashion”
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“However, none of the studies were excluded from the review”
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“Accessible healthcare information is perceived to be a high priority by people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.48–50”
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“Most studies were conducted in the UK (n = 33), the US (n = 13), and Australia (n = 8).”
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“Healthcare providers (both primary and acute health care) may lack specialist training in this field.20–22”
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“Communication is a significant barrier for people with autism and/or intellectual disabilities.29,38–42”
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“This lack of knowledge and understanding may lead to poor attitudes, such as an abrupt way of speaking or coldness towards people with autism or intellectual disabilities.”
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“The ability to see the same healthcare professional is important for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.34”
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- Not checked yetcites [34] source
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“Not being listened to created anxiety for some service users with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.48”
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“However, while such training may be essential, it may not be routinely undertaken owing to resource constraints.22”
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“Healthcare practitioners may rely on communicating with a carer, family member, or support worker rather than with the service user directly.23,25,36,45,47”
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“Some healthcare providers may lack understanding, knowledge, and awareness about to how to support people with autism and intellectual disabilities,28–30 including how to make appropriate reasonable adjustments.29”
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“A joined-up approach, in which the sharing of inter-agency information is key, may help alleviate service users’ healthcare fears.26,36”
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“Additional time is often required for effective communication with people who have intellectual disabilities and/or autism.31,36,47,48”
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“Tailored services, which are person-centred, flexible, and family-centred, are highly regarded.26,72–77”
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“The waiting room may induce anxiety, especially if the individual is unsure of why they are there.32”
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- Not checked yetcites [32] source
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“Long waiting times are a major cause of anxiety and stress.25,32,45,78,79”
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“However, despite recognising the importance of spending time getting to know the service user, some healthcare providers can struggle to find extra time to achieve this familiarisation.22”
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“People with intellectual disabilities and/or autism value healthcare professionals, their support network, and other professionals who work closely with them and who have specialist knowledge and experience of working with people who have intellectual disabilities.26,67–72”
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- Not checked yetcites [68] Ferguson, 2011, Inclusion and healthcare choices: the experiences of adults with learning disabilities, Br J Learn Disabil source
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“Facilitators, in terms of reasonable adjustments in the clinical environment, may include easy-read information, coloured pictures, models, photos, videos, symbols, and demonstration dolls.13,36,48,65”
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- Not checked yetcites [13] Department of Health and Social Care (2001) Valuing People — A New Strategy for Learning Disability for the 21st Century [Policy paper]. 24 Jun 2020. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/valuing-people-a-new-strategy-for-learning-disability-for-the-21st-century.
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“This notion is also shared by healthcare professionals themselves, with suggestions that this would provide the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the medical history and communication style of the service user.36”
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“Physical examinations can also be a source of embarrassment and/or discomfort for individuals with intellectual disabilities.38,60–63”
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“Some people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism find the clinical environment daunting,63,64 owing to unpleasant or alarming noises, odours, and bright lights.31,65”
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“Fear and embarrassment is a barrier to accessing health care for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.57–59”
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“This lack of understanding represents a significant knowledge gap in efforts to improve their health and wellbeing.”
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“People with intellectual disabilities and/or autism experience health inequalities.1,2”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Introduction
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- Not checked yetcites [1] Hatton C Emerson E (2015) in International Review of Research in Developmental Disabilities, eds Hatton C Emerson E (Academic Press, Waltham, MA) In, eds. pp 1–9. Introduction: Health disparities, health inequity, and people with intellectual disabilities. source
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“a recent mapping of the health and wellbeing needs of adults with both intellectual disability and autism identified an absence of research to determine their needs.11”
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“Despite this, their access to healthcare services is lower than the general population,4,5”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Introduction
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- Not checked yetcites [4] Emerson E Baines S (2010) Health inequalities and people with learning disabilities in the UK: 2010. 17 Jun 2020. https://pureportal.strath.ac.uk/files-asset/7402206/vid_7479_IHaL2010_3HealthInequality2010.pdf.
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“While previous reviews have investigated healthcare-access issues for people with intellectual disability,9,10”
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“their views and experiences are frequently overlooked.7,8”
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- Not checked yetcites [7] Walmsley J Johnson K (2003) Inclusive Research with People with Learning Disabilities: Past, Present and Futures (Jessica Kingsley, London).
- Not checked yetcites [8] Griffith, 2013, “I'm not a patient, I'm a person”: the experiences of individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behavior — a thematic synthesis of qualitative studies, Clin Psychol
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“their health needs are often unrecognised or unmet,6”
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“Findings are not generalisable to all HICs either, as the review included studies from HICs such as the US, with different funding and organisational arrangements.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Strengths and limitations
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“The review’s findings are consistent with available UK guidance for GPs and other primary healthcare professionals, which outline the need to tailor primary care services for people with intellectual disabilities.3”
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- Not checked yetcites [3] Royal College of General Practitioners Care of people with intellectual disability. 24 Jun 2020. https://www.gponline.com/rcgp-curriculum/care-of-people-with-learning-disabilities.
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“The review identified 53 qualitative studies, five mixed-methods studies, four quantitative studies, and one randomised controlled trial.”
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“Some healthcare information may be incomprehensible and/or difficult to obtain.25,34,50,51”
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“The use of easy-read information, sign language, non-face-to-face communication, such as via the telephone, not overloading the service user with verbal information, and use of virtual reality have been suggested as preferred methods of communication for this population.26,52”
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“Six common themes were identified by the thematic analysis.”
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“If these patients find health care stressful because of poor communication then they may lower their expectations, lower their attendance, and feel disaffected, and this may lead to ineffective health care.23”
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- Not checked yetcites [23] source
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“Of the 63 eligible studies, 46 (73%) were rated as high quality, two were rated as good quality, seven were rated as being either satisfactory, poor, or very poor, and eight were not rated owing to their lack of reported information.”
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“Barriers to their training include time constraints, knowledge gaps, and uncertainties over specialist help.23”
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“A warm, friendly, and caring attitude from healthcare providers enables service users to access healthcare facilities and discuss sensitive health concerns.22,34–37”
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“Forty-nine studies explored the views and experiences of participants with intellectual disabilities, 13 studies explored the views and experiences of participants with autism, and one study explored the views and experiences of participants with both intellectual disabilities and autism.”
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“Carers do not always allow the service user to speak for themselves or carers might try to protect them from perceived harmful communication,28 thereby preventing service users from exerting control over their own healthcare needs.32”
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“Twenty-four studies were conducted between the years 2003 and 2010, and 39 studies were conducted between 2011 and 2018.”
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“It causes problems in primary care as inadequate communication can result in the wrong diagnosis and inappropriate medication, and it can prevent a person’s access to receiving adequate health care.23,43,44”
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“People with intellectual disabilities and/or autism can make choices about their everyday lives, yet decisions about their health care may be made by their families, carers, and healthcare providers instead.25”
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- Not checked yetcites [25] source
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In the paper
“These include fears of being judged over lifestyle choices, of blood tests and vaccinations,38 of medical instruments,31 and fears associated with a lack of understanding about screening procedures.59”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Results > Themes
What the sources say
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In the paper
“They feel empowered when they are involved in the decision-making process and gain a better understanding of their treatment and diagnosis.28,66”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Results > Themes
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In the paper
“Prolonged times waiting to be seen and limited time spent with a healthcare professional during an appointment act as barriers.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Results > Themes
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In the paper
“Being treated with dignity and respect and being valued by healthcare providers are key facilitators,47,53 and are important in forming good relationships.54”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Results > Themes
What the sources say
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In the paper
“A third reviewer was involved where necessary.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
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In the paper
“Death occurs at a younger age and the prevalence of long-term morbidities is higher than in the general population.2”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Introduction
What the sources say
- Not checked yetcites [2] source
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In the paper
“Three researchers independently read and assessed the full texts of relevant citations, using the pre-specified eligibility criteria.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
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In the paper
“There may be overlap between these groups, but their needs may be unique and nuanced.11”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Introduction
What the sources say
- Not checked yetcites [11] source
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In the paper
“Data were extracted from the included studies using a data extraction tool, which was specifically designed and piloted by the research team.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
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In the paper
“Study quality was assessed independently by two researchers using the Mixed Methods Analysis Tool (MMAT).16,17”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
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In the paper
“UK guidance outlines the necessity of tailoring healthcare services to meet their needs.3”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Introduction
What the sources say
- Not checked yetcites [3] Royal College of General Practitioners Care of people with intellectual disability. 24 Jun 2020. https://www.gponline.com/rcgp-curriculum/care-of-people-with-learning-disabilities.
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In the paper
“Titles and abstracts were first screened for relevance independently by two researchers.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
Strength:plain· not yet calibratedTests✓ Asserted: passes✓ Checkable: passes✗ Load-bearing: fails✓ Based: passesProbably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.
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In the paper
“The integrative review (utilising systematic review methodology) was conducted according to a pre-specified protocol”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
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In the paper
“The two researchers independently assessed the number of criteria met by each study in each of the MMAT’s domains of assessment17 and provided each study with a score.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
What the sources say
- Not checked yetcites [17] source
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In the paper
“Two researchers independently developed the themes.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
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In the paper
“written in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2009 checklist and reporting standards (Figure 1).12”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
What the sources say
- Not checked yetcites [12] Higgins J Green S (2019) Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions. 17 Jun 2020. https://training.cochrane.org/handbook. source
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In the paper
“The researchers’ independent appraisal findings were compared and agreed.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
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What the paper did — it cites no source for this, so there is none to check. The quote shows it is in the paper.
In the paper
“These themes were compared, key themes agreed, and narratively synthesised by the two researchers.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Method
Strength:plain· not yet calibratedTests✓ Asserted: passes✓ Checkable: passes✗ Load-bearing: fails✓ Based: passesProbably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. It may state two separate claims as one.
In the paper
“Death occurs at a younger age and the prevalence of long-term morbidities is higher than in the general population.2”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Introduction
What the sources say
- Not checked yetcites [2] source
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In the paper
“Improving these issues could help alleviate some of the fears reported by service users, which represent another reported barrier.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Summary
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A conclusion the paper draws from its own results — it cites no other source for it, so there is none to check. The quote shows it is in the paper.
In the paper
“This may be associated with poor communication between such healthcare providers and service users, and a lack of involvement in healthcare decision-making processes for these service users.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Summary
Tests✓ Asserted: passes✓ Checkable: passes✓ Load-bearing: passes✗ Based: failsProbably not a substantial claim. The paper may give no reason why it holds. It may state two separate claims as one.
A conclusion the paper draws from its own results — it cites no other source for it, so there is none to check. The quote shows it is in the paper.
In the paper
“A lack of specialist training in both primary and acute health care is an important barrier, which may mean that healthcare providers lack knowledge and awareness of the healthcare needs of people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Summary
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In the paper
“Searches of grey literature and the checking of reference lists and citations for included studies were not undertaken, as originally stated in the study protocol, owing to staffing resource constraints.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Strengths and limitations
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In the paper
“However, a search of other relevant databases, such as PsycINFO, grey literature (including guidance and policy documents), and checking the references and citations of included studies, may have yielded additional results.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Strengths and limitations
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In the paper
“Most of the identified studies were conducted in high-income countries (HICs) and may not reflect the views and experiences of people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism from low- and middle-income countries.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Strengths and limitations
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In the paper
“Some studies were limited to urban areas as opposed to rural areas, which may pose different healthcare barriers.81,82”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Strengths and limitations
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In the paper
“The use of convenience samples23,56 and self-selection20 may also bias the results.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Strengths and limitations
What the sources say
Strength:hedged· not yet calibratedCausal:conditional· not yet calibratedTests✓ Asserted: passes✓ Checkable: passes? Load-bearing: unclear✓ Based: passesIt may state two separate claims as one.
What the paper did — it cites no source for this, so there is none to check. The quote shows it is in the paper.
In the paper
“The review was limited to studies involving individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism who were aged ≥14 years.”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Strengths and limitations
Strength:plain· not yet calibratedTests✓ Asserted: passes✓ Checkable: passes✗ Load-bearing: fails✓ Based: passesProbably not a substantial claim. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it.
A conclusion the paper draws from its own results — it cites no other source for it, so there is none to check. The quote shows it is in the paper.
In the paper
“There may be transferable evidence from studies involving children and younger people from this population and other cognitive disability populations (for example, patients with dementia, cerebral palsy, stroke, or acquired brain injury).”
§ Barriers and facilitators to primary health care for people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism: an integrative review > Discussion > Strengths and limitations
Strength:hedged· not yet calibratedCausal:conditional· not yet calibratedTests✓ Asserted: passes✗ Checkable: fails✗ Load-bearing: fails✗ Based: failsProbably not a substantial claim. It may be too vague to check against evidence. The paper’s conclusions may not depend on it. The paper may give no reason why it holds.
The paper relies on this without support.
This is the first integrative review of barriers and facilitators to accessing and utilising primary health care experienced by adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.
“To the authors’ knowledge, this is the first integrative review of barriers and facilitators to accessing and utilising primary health care experienced by adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Doherty, A. J., Atherton, H., Boland, P., Hastings, R., Hives, L., Hood, K., James-Jenkinson, L., Leavey, R., Randell, E., Reed, J., Taggart, L., Wilson, N., & Chauhan, U.
- Affiliations
- University of Lancashire (GB)
- University of Warwick (GB)
- Cardiff University (GB)
- University of Ulster (GB)
- Corresponding author
- Doherty, Alison Jayne
- ORCID
- Venue
- BJGP Open
- Published
- 2020-06-30
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- bjgpopen20X101030
- ISSN
- 2398-3795 (ISSN-L)
- PMC
- PMC7465578
- OpenAlex
- W2989625113
- Semantic Scholar
- 27ff004a1ff06e326effe8c1f50dd64b05a31357
- Cited by
- 244
- References
- 83
- Citations by year
- 2026: 48 · 2025: 55 · 2024: 53 · 2023: 42 · 2022: 31 · 2021: 13 · 2020: 2
- FWCI
- 16.50
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Licence
- cc-by
- Locations
- BJGP Open (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed Central (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Ulster University Research Portal (Ulster University) (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- ORCA Online Research @Cardiff (Cardiff University) (acceptedVersion)
- Warwick Research Archive Portal (University of Warwick) (acceptedVersion)
- CLOK (University of Central Lancashire) (acceptedVersion)
- ePrints Soton (University of Southampton) (submittedVersion)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- University of Birmingham Research Portal (University of Birmingham) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
- Research Portal (Queen's University Belfast) (submittedVersion, cc-by)
- Funders
- University of Central Lancashire
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Social Sciences › Education › Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
- Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Disability Rights and Representation
- Keywords
- intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, primary care access, barriers to care, facilitators of care, health disparities, caregivers, healthcare communication, reasonable accommodation, patient involvement in treatment decisions, health professions education, mental health needs, physical health needs
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