McCarron, Mary, Allen, Andrew, McCausland, Darren, Haigh, Margaret, Luus, Retha, Bavussantakath, Fathima Rosmin, Sheerin, Fintan, Mulryan, Niamh, Burke, Eilish, McGlinchey, Eimear, Flannery, Fidelma and McCallion, Philip (2021) The impact of COVID-19 on people ageing with an intellectual disability in Ireland: Protocol for a follow-up survey. HRB Open Research, 4. p. 95. ISSN 2515-4826
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Abstract
Background : The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have had a dramatic impact on many people, but individuals with an intellectual disability, given the prevalence of congregate living and high levels of co-morbid conditions, may be particularly vulnerable at this time. A prior initial survey of participants of the Intellectual Disability Supplement to the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (IDS-TILDA) found that, despite a majority of participants being tested, only a small proportion had tested positive for COVID-19. Furthermore, despite some reporting positive aspects to the lockdown, a similar proportion were experiencing stress or anxiety during the pandemic. The pandemic and lockdowns have continued, and it is possible that experiences and consequences have changed over time.
Aim : To explore over time and in greater depth the impact of COVID-19 and associated lockdowns and to further establish rates of infection, rates of vaccination and participants’ experiences.
Methods : A structured questionnaire for people with intellectual disability participating in the IDS-TILDA longitudinal study, to be administered by telephone/video in summer 2021. Where participants are unable to respond independently, a proxy respondent will be invited to either assist the participant or answer questions on their behalf. This questionnaire will include questions from the first COVID-19 questionnaire, with extra questions assessing “long COVID” (i.e. COVID-19 lasting for 12 weeks or longer), infection control behaviours, changes in mental health, social contacts and loneliness, frailty, healthcare, and incidence of vaccination.
Impact : The results of this survey will be used to inform healthcare provision for people with intellectual disability during the latter stages of the lockdown and into the future.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | COVID-19; frailty; healthcare; intellectual disability; lockdown; mental health; social participation; vaccination; |
| Academic Unit: | Assisting Living & Learning,ALL institute Subject Areas > Science & Engineering > Assisting Living & Learning,ALL institute Faculty of Science & Engineering > Research Institutes > Human Health Institute Faculty of Science & Engineering > School of Nursing |
| Item ID: | 21485 |
| Identification Number: | 10.12688/hrbopenres.13340.2 |
| Depositing User: | Fintan Sheerin |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Apr 2026 12:18 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | HRB Open Research |
| Publisher: | f1000research |
| Refereed: | Yes |
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| Use Licence: | This item is available under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial Share Alike Licence (CC BY-NC-SA). Details of this licence are available here |
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