QUESTIONNAIRE TEST FOR MOURNING PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY: CAPTURING POSSIBLE CHANGE IN THE MOURNING PROCESS IN PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Abstract
Introduction: As part of the larger project, the mourning processes of people with intellectual disabilities were explored. This poster presents preliminary findings drown on number of instruments to capture impact of selected support strategies.
Methods: The self-constructed instrument was used inspired by similar instruments such as Inventory of Complicated Grief (ICG), Texas Revised Inventory of Grief (TRIG), The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Our test was divided into four topics: psychological and physical symptoms, relationships, loss, daily life.
The assessment was conducted 3 times as input, midterm and output. Results: Even though other studies indicate that participation in grief support groups usually does not lead to a significant positive modification, our results demonstrate an encouraging impact of such support on subjective satisfaction of those who took a part in the support activities.
Participants of grief support group reported grief relief, stress and anxiety reduction, higher self-confidence or new life goal to achieve. Implications: The test will contribute to better understanding of mourning of people with intellectual disabilities.
It reveals individual's grief and depression level and can eventually recommend the specialised help.