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ArticleThe European journal of general practice2024

Primary mental healthcare for adults with mild intellectual disabilities: Patients' perspectives.

Katrien Pm Pouls, Mathilde Mastebroek, Suzanne J Ligthart, Willem Jj Assendelft, Geraline L Leusink, Monique Cj Koks-Leensen

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  1. Health From the Perspective of Adolescents With Intellectual Disabilities-Report From Poland.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2025
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Katrien Pm PoulsDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-1466-3318
Mathilde MastebroekDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-0016-1173
Suzanne J LigthartDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-3216-1928
Willem Jj AssendelftDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-2966-3778
Geraline L LeusinkDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-2946-1110
Monique Cj Koks-LeensenDepartment of Primary and Community Care, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0002-3551-3848

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPeople with mild intellectual disabilities (MID) experience more mental health (MH) problems than the general population but often do not receive appropriate primary MH care. Primary MH care is essential in integrative MH care and, therefore, demands high quality. To improve primary MH care for this patient group, account must be taken of the experiences of people with MID. So far, their perspectives have been largely absent from primary MH care research.

objectivesTo explore patients' experiences, needs, and suggestions for improvement regarding primary MH care for people with MID.

methodsQualitative study among adults with MID who visited their GP with MH problems in the previous 12 months. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using a guide based on Person-Centred Primary Care Measures. Transcripts were analysed thematically.

resultsThe 11 interviews that we conducted revealed four themes. The first theme, cumulative vulnerability, describes the vulnerability - instigated by the MID and reinforced by MH problems - experienced on a GP visit. The other themes (needs regarding the GP, needs regarding the network, self-determination) arise from this vulnerability.

conclusionPeople with both MID and MH problems are extra vulnerable in primary care but desire self-determination regarding their MH care trajectory. This requires investment in a good GP-patient relationship and the organisation of additional support to meet these patients' needs, for which collaborative care with the patient, the patient's network, and other (care) professionals is of utmost importance.

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Intellectual DisabilityInterviews as TopicMental Health ServicesPhysician-Patient RelationsPrimary Health CareQualitative ResearchAdultAgedFemaleHumansMaleMental DisordersMiddle AgedPersonal Autonomymental healthMild intellectual disabilityorganisation of careprimary health carequalitative research

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PMCPMC11104687

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