ArticleJournal of intellectual disability research : JIDR2022
Mental health and COVID-19: The impact of a virtual course for family caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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- Digital Psychological Wellbeing Interventions for Family Carers of Children and Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Systematic Review.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2025Pooled it
- "Everything has changed since COVID": Ongoing challenges faced by Canadian adults with intellectual disabilities during waves 2 and 3 of the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of intellectual disabilities : JOID · 2026Article
- Evaluating the Preliminary Outcomes and Acceptability of a Virtual Adaptation of Acceptance and Commitment Training for Caregivers of People With Disabilities ("I Am Not Alone"): Mixed Methods Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Socio-Emotional Wellbeing in Parents of Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Systematic Review.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Predictors of mental well-being among family caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities during COVID-19.BJPsych open · 2024Article
- Bridging the gap: national virtual education programme for professionals caring for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the time of COVID-19.BJPsych open · 2024Article
- Experiences of UK and Irish family carers of people with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Survey results on training in developmental disabilities in Canadian psychiatry residency programs.Journal of the Canadian Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry = Journal de l'Academie canadienne de psychiatrie de l'enfant et de l'adolescent · 2023Article
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family carers of those with profound and multiple intellectual disabilities: perspectives from UK and Irish Non-Governmental Organisations.BMC public health · 2022Article
- Mental health and COVID-19: The impact of a virtual course for family caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR · 2022Article
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backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted family caregivers of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This study evaluated a virtual course for family caregivers from across Canada, focused on supporting the mental health and well-being of adults with IDD and their families. The evaluation examined the feasibility and acceptability of the course, as well as the impact of the intervention on participants' overall health and well-being.
methodsThe 6-week virtual course, informed by a parallel Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) course for service providers, combined didactic instruction with applied activities. A total of 126 family caregiver course participants consented to be part of the research evaluation delivered over three cycles between October 2020 and April 2021. Attendance was measured at each weekly session. Satisfaction was assessed weekly and post-program. Learning, self-efficacy, and well-being were assessed pre- and post-course, and again at follow-up (8 weeks post-course). Mixed-effects models assessed changes between and within individuals across time.
resultsParticipants had consistent attendance, low-dropout rates, and reported high satisfaction, with 93% of participants reporting that their expectations for the course were met. Compared with pre-course, participants reported improved self-efficacy and well-being post-course, which were maintained at follow-up.
conclusionsAn interactive and applied virtual education course delivered to a large group of family caregivers of adults with IDD was both feasible and acceptable. It positively impacted participants' well-being by offering much needed mental health support and creating a peer-led community of practice.
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