| Title: |
An Australian Co-Designed Template for Accessible Medicines Information for People with Intellectual Disability |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Mary Bushell (ORCID 0000-0002-9262-0113); Teresa Winata (ORCID 0000-0002-2522-2916); Donna Gillies (ORCID 0000-0002-6216-4559); Macey Barratt (ORCID 0000-0002-8020-8172) |
| Source: |
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2026 39(2). |
| Availability: |
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
12 |
| Publication Date: |
2026 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries; Intellectual Disability; Patients; Medicine; Access to Information; Instructional Materials; Drug Therapy; Readability; Patient Education; Health Education |
| Geographic Terms: |
Australia |
| DOI: |
10.1111/jar.70231 |
| ISSN: |
1360-2322; 1468-3148 |
| Abstract: |
Background: People with intellectual disability often experience barriers to accessing and understanding medicines information, limiting informed decision-making and safe medicine use. This study aimed to co-design an accessible, easy-read medicines information leaflet template using psychotropic medicines as an initial case study. Method: A qualitative constructivist grounded theory approach was used. Six focus groups were conducted (n = 31). Participants reviewed existing medicine leaflets and provided feedback on readability, format, and content. Data was analysed thematically to identify key features required for accessible design. Results: Two core domains were identified: how information is presented and what information is included. Participants prioritised short sentences, large font, supportive visuals, and easy-read language, alongside practical, personalised content about medicine purpose, dosing, side effects, and help seeking. Conclusions: Co-designed with people with intellectual disability, this template aims to improve health literacy and support informed medicines use. Policy reform and outcomes focused evaluation are warranted. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2026 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1504054 |
| Database: |
ERIC |