title: Assessing secondary conditions among adults with developmental disabilities: a preliminary study.
abstract: Pope (1992) asserted that there was a significant need to examine secondary conditions among individuals with development disabilities. In the present study we focused on that need. The development of a secondary conditions surveillance instrument is described, as are the results of a pilot survey conducted with adults receiving state developmental disabilities program supports and with their direct-care service providers. Results of a pilot survey are presented to illustrate how survey data might be used to improve systems of services and supports to enhance the health and participation of adults with developmental disabilities in community life.
authors.affiliation: The University of Montana Rural Institute, 52 Corbin Hall, The University of Montana, Missoula, MT 59812, USA. matraci@selway.umt.edu
authors.forename: Meg Ann
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Traci
authors.forename: Tom
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Seekins
authors.forename: Ann
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Szalda-Petree
authors.forename: Craig
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ravesloot
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009009:Montana; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012944:Social Support