Learning Disabilities - HTA Scoping Report
About the Report
The NHS Health Scotland Health Needs Assessment report published
in February 2004 found that people in Scotland with a learning
disability have a higher level of unmet health needs compared to
the rest of the population. These people experience barriers in
accessing appropriate services and supports for their health needs,
health promotion needs and lifestyle choice.
The report developed 25 recommendations to improve health for
people with learning disabilities and to reduce inequality. One
such recommendation was the examination by NHS QIS of the
feasibility of a project on drug treatments and psychological
interventions for adults with learning disabilities and problem
behaviours, mental ill-health, ADHD or dementia.
As such, NHS QIS proposed scoping a Health Technology Assessment
(HTA)relating to psychotropic medication and psychosocial
interventions for people with challenging behaviour. The outcomes
of the consultations with healthcare professionals as part of the
scoping process are summarised below, together with the
recommendations. It should be noted that this document reflects the
opinions of those consulted and is not intended to represent the
collective opinion of NHS Scotland or a collective patient
opinion.
Published Date: 15 April 2005
