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Background. Research suggests people with a learning disability experience high prevalence of adverse life events which may result in trauma-related mental health conditions. Identifying trauma-related mental health conditions can facilitate access to support, however research suggests they may be under-identified in this group. The aim of this study was to develop trauma checklists appropriate for people with a learning disability accessing community health and support services.Methods. The checklist was developed iteratively during consultation and informed by the Lancaster and Northgate Trauma Scales. Data were collected during interviews and focus groups and analysed using thematic analysis.Findings. Twenty-eight participants included seven people with a learning disability, two relatives and nineteen service providers. Two trauma checklists, each with 13 questions were developed including an accessible self-report and an informant or observer version. Content validity, face validity, utility and acceptability were supported. Three themes were identified including: (i) recognising trauma responses and early identification (ii) continuity of care and care pathways and (iii) characteristics of the checklists.Conclusions. The checklists can be used to raise awareness of trauma and support development of trauma care pathways for people with a learning disability accessing community health and support services.
Author(s): Wigham S, Iranpour A, Taylor JL, Hills-Wilson C, Reitemeier P, Petersen K, McKinnon I, Hackett S
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: British Journal of Learning Disabilities
Year: 2025
Pages: epub ahead of print
Online publication date: 01/11/2025
Acceptance date: 08/10/2025
Date deposited: 18/10/2025
ISSN (print): 1354-4187
ISSN (electronic): 1468-3156
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.70018
DOI: 10.1111/bld.70018
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