ArticleBritish dental journal2019
Learning disability and obesity: a case report of challenges and reasonable adjustments.
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- Training social care staff in promoting self-determination and nutritional health for people with intellectual disabilities using 360BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Restoration of an Upper Anterior Tooth in an Adolescent with Autism Spectrum Disorder-A Student Case Report.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
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Abstract
Background When anxious, patients with learning disabilities may display challenging behaviour. The prevalence of obesity in patients with learning disabilities is rising and can increase the complexity of management. Reasonable adjustments are often necessary in order for treatment to be successful.Case report A 41-year-old male patient with a severe learning disability, autism and obesity was referred to the dental hospital for dental treatment. The patient frequently demonstrated physically challenging behaviour, particularly when in unfamiliar environments. In order for the patient to access care, a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach with a number of reasonable adjustments was required. The patient was then able to receive treatment under general anaesthesia (GA) from not only the special care dentistry team, but also additional medical specialties.Discussion A holistic approach to care is important in this patient group in order to reduce health inequalities. Clinicians should be aware of their role in the screening and referral of patients with obesity.Conclusion Reasonable adjustments and a team approach are essential to the dental management of patients with learning disabilities. Management is becoming increasingly complex as obesity continues to be a growing problem among this group.
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