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    Medication management in intellectual disability settings: A systematic review


    Sheerin, Fintan, Eustace-Cook, Jessica, Wuytack, Francesca and Doyle, Carmel (2021) Medication management in intellectual disability settings: A systematic review. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 25 (2). pp. 242-276. ISSN 1744-6295

    Abstract

    There is a high level of medication usage among people with intellectual disability due to the presence of significant morbidity and co-morbidities. This review sought to explore medication management and administration in intellectual disability settings, identifying frameworks for practice, analysing whether collaborative practice led to better outcomes, identifying key processes associated with practice, locating tools to support practice and describing metrics for outcome measurement. A systematic review was conducted with analysis of 64 sources which remained following screening and appraisal. Limited evidence was identified with some insight into the processes underpinning medication management and administration. No assessment tools were found, but two potential outcome measures, adherence and errors, were noted. The paucity of guidelines and frameworks is concerning as this is a complex area of practice. There is a need for further practice development and research to be undertaken that takes note of the unique issues that can present in intellectual disability settings.
    Item Type: Article
    Keywords: intellectual disability; medication management; medication administration;
    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: 21636
    Identification Number: 10.1177/1744629519886184
    Depositing User: Fintan Sheerin
    Date Deposited: 25 May 2026 14:56
    Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities
    Publisher: SAGE Publications
    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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