With the best intentions: Implications on self-determination during Covid-19 restrictions.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
; 37(4): e13257, 2024 Jul.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38813709
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In times of crisis, the interests of the individual might be sacrificed for the health and safety of others. The aim of this study was to explore the situation under Covid-19 for persons with intellectual disabilities, focusing on implications on the right to self-determination within health protection.METHOD:
To understand how the relevant legal framework was governed by authorities and service providers during the Covid-19 pandemic, we have performed semi-structured interviews with 19 service providers in municipal home care services.RESULTS:
Many residents were provided adequate and adapted information about Covid-19, but very few were involved in the introduction and implementation of infection control measures.CONCLUSIONS:
Our study has revealed how a crisis such as the pandemic not only puts the health of people with intellectual disabilities at risk, but also challenges their right to self-determination.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personal Autonomy
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COVID-19
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Intellectual Disability
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Noruega