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Mask Compliance Training for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

ABSTRACT: Since the arrival of the novel coronavirus, recommendations for public masking have emerged to decrease infection rates. For a variety of reasons, tolerating wearing a mask is challenging for many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Therefore, we evaluated behavioral strategies to promote compliance with wearing a mask with six hospitalized individuals diagnosed with IDDs. One participant was compliant with wearing the mask for extended durations during baseline while engaging in various activities (e.g., academics, leisure). For the other five individuals, engagement in activities alone was ineffective. Blocking mask removal, reinforcement for mask wearing, and noncontingent access to preferred activities or competing stimuli were then evaluated using a changing-criterion design in which the duration participants were required to tolerate the mask gradually increased. Increases in compliance with mask wearing were achieved with all participants; however, the terminal duration was attained for only four of the five individuals.

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The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s40617-021-00583-7.

SUBMITTER: Frank-Crawford MA

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8204602 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Mask Compliance Training for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Frank-Crawford Michelle A MA Hallgren Morgan M MM McKenzie Anlara A Gregory Meagan K MK Wright Margaret E ME Wachtel Lee E LE

Behavior analysis in practice 20210615 4

Since the arrival of the novel coronavirus, recommendations for public masking have emerged to decrease infection rates. For a variety of reasons, tolerating wearing a mask is challenging for many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Therefore, we evaluated behavioral strategies to promote compliance with wearing a mask with six hospitalized individuals diagnosed with IDDs. One participant was compliant with wearing the mask for extended durations during baseline ...[more]

PMID: 34150186

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Project description:BackgroundIndividuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face numerous health disparities, particularly in rural communities. However, they are rarely included in the research process to address these challenges as co-researchers. Little is known about the experience of how individuals with disabilities participate as co-researchers, or the barriers they face.ObjectiveThe current study explores the experiences of individuals with IDD as co-researchers through discussions with individuals with IDD themselves, those who support them, and disability researchers.MethodData were collected through focus groups with individuals with IDD, individuals who support those with IDD, and disability researchers. Each group was asked about their journey through the research process, from beginning to end. Data were analyzed thematically by two independent coders.ResultsWhile all groups viewed the inclusion of individuals with disabilities as co-researchers as valuable, many barriers still prevented this population from fully participating in the research process. Individuals with IDD viewed research positively, especially when the topics were personally relevant. However, many thought research was intimidating and wanted additional support. Support providers expressed that the people they support have lots to contribute to research and felt empowered when participating. Disability researchers discussed many barriers to include individuals with IDD as co-researchers, including limited time, resources, and inflexibility of research processes. Researchers felt they could use more experience working with individuals with disabilities as co-researchers to integrate these individuals into all aspects of the process.DiscussionThere is broad interest in including those with IDD as co-research, but many barriers remain. Full inclusion can be supported by developing a welcoming and accessible environment. Researchers may need institutional support and training to pursue inclusive IDD research. Asking individuals with IDD for their expertise, develop topics of research that those with IDD can relate to, and involving support providers may be helpful. Developing innovative strategies to support inclusion is needed from all groups.

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Mask Compliance Training for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

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Mask Compliance Training for Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

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