A global survey exploring the impact of Covid 19 on individuals with intellectual disability and their caregivers - the Swedish sub-study

Grant number: 2020-02694

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19
  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $59,535.3
  • Funder

    FORMAS
  • Principal Investigator

    Professor Magnus Tideman
  • Research Location

    Sweden
  • Lead Research Institution

    Marie Cederschiöld University
  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A
  • Research Category

    Secondary impacts of disease, response & control measures

  • Research Subcategory

    Indirect health impacts

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Adults (18 and older)

  • Vulnerable Population

    Disabled persons

  • Occupations of Interest

    Caregivers

Abstract

Aim: to study and analyze the effects of Covid 19 on individuals with intellectual disabilities and their support persons and to study possible Methods: An anonymous online survey will be conducted in 17 countries targeting beneficiaries, both family members and staff, to examine the effects of Covid 19 on people with intellectual disabilities in terms of demographics, housing, access to services, the effects of social distancing and well-being. The study is being developed by the research team, many of whom are experts in intellectual disabilities in their respective countries. The survey will be distributed in 17 countries worldwide to enable international comparisons. The researchers will disseminate information about the study on e.g. social media with the support of national and local organizations and authorities. Descriptive statistics and comparative analyzes will be carried out. Dissemination: The results of the study will be disseminated in different formats to meet the needs of different target groups. It includes easy-to-read summaries, academic articles, practical guidelines, reports and video presentations. The results are aimed at people with intellectual disabilities and their families as well as staff and managers in the field of disability, decision-makers, social and health authorities, the public health authority and international bodies. The results of the study will be communicated in different formats to meet the needs of different target groups. It includes easy-to-read summaries, academic articles, practical guidelines, reports and video presentations. The results are aimed at people with intellectual disabilities and their families as well as staff and managers in the field of disability, decision-makers, social and health authorities, the public health authority and international bodies. The results of the study will be communicated in different formats to meet the needs of different target groups. It includes easy-to-read summaries, academic articles, practical guidelines, reports and video presentations. The results are aimed at people with intellectual disabilities and their families as well as staff and managers in the field of disability, decision-makers, social and health authorities, the public health authority and international bodies.