Remote support for individuals with intellectual disabilities living independently: a scoping review.

Objectives: The purpose of this project was to conduct a scoping review to understand factors related to remote support provision among individuals with intellectual disabilities in independent living. Methods: A systematic search was employed among eight large databases, yielding 207 articles. Foll...

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Publicado en:International Journal of Developmental Disabilities Vol. 71; no. 7; pp. 953 - 971
Autores principales: Lawrason, Sarah, Manley, Zach, Lomness, Arielle, Hole, Rachelle
Formato: research systematic review tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Nov2025
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Sumario:Objectives: The purpose of this project was to conduct a scoping review to understand factors related to remote support provision among individuals with intellectual disabilities in independent living. Methods: A systematic search was employed among eight large databases, yielding 207 articles. Following a two-phase screening process, 22 articles were included in this review. Data were charted and summarized according to types of remote support, outcomes, best practices, barriers and facilitators, and ethical considerations. Results: Overall, remote support provision was associated with positive outcomes (e.g. academic skills). Most studies used mobile apps or video self-modeling/prompting. Training for support workers facilitates use, and privacy concerns should be addressed among organizations. Discussion: Given the shift to online technology over the Covid-19 pandemic, remote support can complement in-person support when used skillfully and appropriately. Importantly, remote support should be individualized for each person. Greater research is needed using diverse study designs, assessing perceptions of support providers, and on remote support that enables live communication between users and providers.