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Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Models of Healthcare for People With Intellectual Disability in Australia: A Scoping Review

People with intellectual disability experience significant gaps in healthcare delivery resulting in poor health outcomes. Appropriately designed healthcare is required to meet the needs of this population and achieve better health outcomes. Little is known about the structure of healthcare delivery for people with intellectual disability and whether it is effective or cost-effective.

Citation:
Downs J, Prodanovic D, Leong R, Brooker K, Leonard H, Trollor JN, Foley KR. Effectiveness and Cost-Effectiveness of Models of Healthcare for People With Intellectual Disability in Australia: A Scoping Review. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2026.

Keywords:
Care coordination; health outcomes; intellectual disability; model of care; scoping review

Abstract:
People with intellectual disability experience significant gaps in healthcare delivery resulting in poor health outcomes. Appropriately designed healthcare is required to meet the needs of this population and achieve better health outcomes. Little is known about the structure of healthcare delivery for people with intellectual disability and whether it is effective or cost-effective.