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ArticleJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2026

An Australian Co-Designed Template for Accessible Medicines Information for People With Intellectual Disability.

Mary Bushell, Teresa Winata, Donna Gillies, Macey Barratt

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Article in Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Mary BushellFaculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9262-0113
Teresa WinataNational Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2522-2916
Donna GilliesNational Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quality and Safeguards Commission, Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6216-4559
Macey BarrattFaculty of Health, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8020-8172

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Abstract

backgroundPeople with intellectual disability often experience barriers to accessing and understanding medicines information, limiting informed decision-making and safe medicine use. This study aimed to co-design an accessible, easy-read medicines information leaflet template using psychotropic medicines as an initial case study.

methodA qualitative constructivist grounded theory approach was used. Six focus groups were conducted (n = 31). Participants reviewed existing medicine leaflets and provided feedback on readability, format, and content. Data was analysed thematically to identify key features required for accessible design.

resultsTwo core domains were identified: how information is presented and what information is included. Participants prioritised short sentences, large font, supportive visuals, and easy-read language, alongside practical, personalised content about medicine purpose, dosing, side effects, and help seeking.

conclusionsCo-designed with people with intellectual disability, this template aims to improve health literacy and support informed medicines use. Policy reform and outcomes focused evaluation are warranted.

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Health LiteracyIntellectual DisabilityPatient Education as TopicPsychotropic DrugsAdultAustraliaHumansQualitative ResearchPsychotropic Drugsaccessible informationAustraliaco‐designdisabilityeasy‐readhealth literacyintellectual disabilitymedicinesmedicines information

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