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The capacity to give informed consent in a homeless population with developmental disabilities.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19263221     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study examined homeless persons with developmental disabilities and their ability to understand the informed consent process for research using a capacity-to-consent screener. Bivariate associations with the inability to pass the screener on the first attempt were noted with three factors: an eighth grade or less in education, chronic homelessness, and mental retardation diagnosis. With multiple regression, the only outcome associated with inability to pass the screener on the first attempt was an eighth grade or less education. This study indicates the need for consideration of developmental disabilities when homeless and mental health providers are working with the homeless community.
Authors:
Larry G Morton; Renee M Cunningham-Williams
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2009-03-05
Journal Detail:
Title:  Community mental health journal     Volume:  45     ISSN:  1573-2789     ISO Abbreviation:  Community Ment Health J     Publication Date:  2009 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-10-01     Completed Date:  2010-01-05     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0005735     Medline TA:  Community Ment Health J     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  341-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in St. Louis, One Brookings Drive, Campus Box 1196, St. Louis, MO 63130, USA. LMorton@gwbmail.wustl.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Child, Preschool
Cross-Sectional Studies
Developmental Disabilities*
Female
Homeless Persons*
Humans
Informed Consent*
Interviews as Topic
Male
Mental Competency*
Missouri
Young Adult

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