Feasibility, acceptability, resource implications and early outcome indicators of Specialised Intellectual Disability Services delivered virtually

This research will inform the future direction of virtual care service delivery for people with intellectual disability and their families.

This research aims to:

(1) Determine feasibility, acceptability, resource implications and early outcome indicators of delivering virtual care services to people with intellectual disability from diverse geographical and socio-cultural backgrounds; and

(2) Co-design resources that support engagement of clients, families, and clinicians in virtual care service delivery for people with intellectual disability.

The three most important outcomes of this study are:

 The Model of Care for people with intellectual disability in NSW will be informed by practice-based evidence that includes virtual care as standard

 People with intellectual disability experience greater quality of life through having equal choice and access to specialist healthcare irrespective of geographical location

 Clinicians have evidence-informed tools and resources to support their use of virtual care with people who have intellectual disability