Has teaching about intellectual disability healthcare in Australian medical schools improved? A 20-year comparison of curricula audits.

Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) have multiple and complex health needs, more frequent healthcare episodes, and experience poorer health outcomes. Research conducted two decades ago showed that medical professionals were lacking in the knowledge and skills required to address the complex needs of this patient group. The aim of the current study was to determine whether Australian undergraduate medical schools that offer ID health education content had changed the amount and nature of such teaching over this period.

Intellectual disability content within tertiary medical curriculum: how is it taught and by whom?

Background: Individuals with intellectual disability experience higher rates of physical and mental health conditions compared with the general population, yet have inequitable access to health care services. Improving the workplace capacity of medical professionals to meet the needs of this population is one way to reduce barriers to care and improve health outcomes. Using diverse pedagogy appropriate to learning outcomes to teach medical students about intellectual disability is a necessary step in improving future workplace capacity.

What effect does regular exercise have on oxidative stress in people with Down syndrome? A systematic review with meta-analyses.

Objective: What effect does regular exercise have on oxidative stress in people with Down syndrome?

Design: Systematic review with meta-analyses.

Methods: A systematic review with meta-analyses was conducted. Six databases were searched from inception until August 2017.

Family caring of older adults with intellectual disability and coping according to loci of responsibility.

Background: A complex interplay of factors is evident in the response of family caring for older adults with intellectual disability (ID). The aim of this study was to explore the interaction of these factors.

Methods: Quantitative data on health and wellbeing, and coping strategies were obtained for carers and their adult children with ID.