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ERIC Number: EJ1391854
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023-Jun
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1934-9491
EISSN: EISSN-1934-9556
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Promoting Resilience in Direct Support Professionals of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Descriptive Study
Desroches, Melissa L.; Tyo, Mirinda
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, v61 n3 p250-264 Jun 2023
The direct support professional (DSP) workforce shortage crisis has reached untenable levels during the COVID-19 pandemic as DSPs rapidly exit the workforce. To gain a better understanding of factors that contribute to DSP resilience during stressful and challenging times, we interviewed 10 DSPs identified by colleagues as resilient to elicit strategies to promote DSP resilience. Our content analysis revealed nine distinct strategies: (1) communication; (2) self-worth and recognition; (3) authentic, equitable relationships; (4) embracing change and learning; (5) establishing and maintaining boundaries; (6) cultivating an intentional mindset; (7) self-care; (8) spirituality/"the bigger picture"; and (9) a daily practice of humor and fun.
American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. P.O. Box 1897, Lawrence, KS 66044-1897. Tel: 785-843-1235; Fax: 785-843-1274; e-mail: AJMR@allenpress.com; Web site: https://meridian.allenpress.com/aaidd
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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