A Rapid Realist Review of Interventions for Parents of Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities | Synapse
March 15, 2026
A Rapid Realist Review of Interventions for Parents of Adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Key Points
To develop new interventions and enhance the effectiveness of existing programs for parents of adults with disabilities.
Conducted a rapid realist review of existing interventions.
Analyzed program theories and observations.
Focused on parents of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Identified key interventions for parents.
Highlighted areas needing improvement in existing programs.
Discussed program theories to enhance effectiveness.
Abstract
Program theories and our observations are offered to support the development of new interventions and to improve the effectiveness of existing programs.