Alison J. Dunkley
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View article: Who presents the greatest challenge in intellectual disability research- participants or health and research professionals?
Who presents the greatest challenge in intellectual disability research- participants or health and research professionals? Open
Background The challenges of recruitment to randomised controlled trials have been well documented. The additional challenges of recruiting people with intellectual disabilities (ID) and significant health co-morbidities have been the focu…
View article: My Diabetes & Me: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to test the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a diabetes self-management education programme for adults with intellectual disabilities.
My Diabetes & Me: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial to test the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a diabetes self-management education programme for adults with intellectual disabilities. Open
Background International guidelines recommend structured diabetes education to empower individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). While DESMOND is an effective programme for T2D management, it is often inaccessible to people with intellectua…
View article: Incidence, prevalence, and potential risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration: A retrospective review at a multidisciplinary centre in Barbados
Incidence, prevalence, and potential risk factors for diabetic foot ulceration: A retrospective review at a multidisciplinary centre in Barbados Open
Objective Diabetes and lower extremity amputation rates in Barbados are among some of the highest globally, with peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease found to be independent risk factors for this population. Despite this, …
View article: Perceptions of healthcare professionals and people with type 2 diabetes on emotional support: a qualitative study
Perceptions of healthcare professionals and people with type 2 diabetes on emotional support: a qualitative study Open
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a demanding condition that impacts the person living with the condition physically and psychologically. Promoting emotional support is a key strategy to improve diabetes care. Aim To explore th…
View article: Incidence and severity of hypoglycaemia in type 2 diabetes by treatment regimen: A UK multisite 12‐month prospective observational study
Incidence and severity of hypoglycaemia in type 2 diabetes by treatment regimen: A UK multisite 12‐month prospective observational study Open
Aims To determine the incidence and severity of self‐reported hypoglycaemia in a primary care population with type 2 diabetes. The study also aimed to compare incidence by treatment regimen. Materials and methods A prospective observationa…
View article: Multimorbidity and lifestyle factors among adults with intellectual disabilities: a cross‐sectional analysis of a UK cohort
Multimorbidity and lifestyle factors among adults with intellectual disabilities: a cross‐sectional analysis of a UK cohort Open
Background Multimorbidity [two or more conditions in addition to intellectual disability (ID)] is known to be more common among people with ID. However, the relationship between multimorbidity and lifestyle factors is currently unknown. Th…
View article: Health Promotion and Wellness Initiatives Targeting Chronic Disease Prevention and Management for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Recent Advancements in Type 2 Diabetes
Health Promotion and Wellness Initiatives Targeting Chronic Disease Prevention and Management for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Recent Advancements in Type 2 Diabetes Open
View article: Development of a multi-component lifestyle intervention for preventing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors in adults with intellectual disabilities
Development of a multi-component lifestyle intervention for preventing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk factors in adults with intellectual disabilities Open
The STOP Diabetes education programme was successfully developed and is suitable for a definitive randomized controlled trial.
View article: Type 2 diabetes and glucose intolerance in a population with intellectual disabilities: the STOP diabetes cross‐sectional screening study
Type 2 diabetes and glucose intolerance in a population with intellectual disabilities: the STOP diabetes cross‐sectional screening study Open
Background Adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) may be at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, due to lifestyle factors, medications and other diagnosed conditions. Currently, there is lack of evid…
View article: Screening for glucose intolerance and development of a lifestyle education programme for prevention of type 2 diabetes in a population with intellectual disabilities: the STOP Diabetes research project
Screening for glucose intolerance and development of a lifestyle education programme for prevention of type 2 diabetes in a population with intellectual disabilities: the STOP Diabetes research project Open
Background The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and of cardiovascular disease (CVD) is believed to be higher among people with intellectual disability (ID) than in the general population. However, research on prevalence and pr…
View article: Prevalence and Incidence of Hypoglycaemia in 532,542 People with Type 2 Diabetes on Oral Therapies and Insulin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Population Based Studies
Prevalence and Incidence of Hypoglycaemia in 532,542 People with Type 2 Diabetes on Oral Therapies and Insulin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Population Based Studies Open
Current evidence shows hypoglycaemia is considerably prevalent amongst people with type 2 diabetes, particularly for those on insulin, yet still fairly common for other treatment regimens. This highlights the subsequent need for educationa…