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Tacit Knowledge in Dyads of Persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities and Their Caregivers: An Interpretative Literature Study
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Hoogsteyns, Maartje; Zaal-Schuller, Ilse; Huisman, Sylvia; Nieuwenhuijse, Appolonia Marga; Etten-Jamaludi, Faridi; Willems, Dick; Kruithof, Kasper – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Caring for persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD) demands specific expertise. Tacit knowledge seems to play an important role, but little is known about its nature, including what is necessary for its development and transfer. Aim: To gain understanding of the nature and development of tacit knowledge…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Knowledge Level
Dementia in People with Severe or Profound Intellectual (and Multiple) Disabilities: Focus Group Research into Relevance, Symptoms and Training Needs
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Dekker, Alain D.; Wissing, Maureen B. G.; Ulgiati, Aurora M.; Bijl, Bas; van Gool, Gaby; Groen, Marieke R.; Grootendorst, Esther S.; van der Wal, Ina A.; Hobbelen, Johannes S. M.; De Deyn, Peter P.; Waninge, Aly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Differentiating dementia from baseline level of functioning is difficult among people with severe/profound intellectual (and multiple) disabilities. Moreover, studies on observable dementia symptoms are scarce. This study examined (a) the relevance of dementia diagnosis, (b) observable symptoms and (c) training/information needs.…
Descriptors: Dementia, Severe Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Clinical Diagnosis
Attuning: A Communication Process between People with Severe and Profound Intellectual Disability and Their Interaction Partners
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Griffiths, Colin; Smith, Martine – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: People with severe and profound intellectual disability typically demonstrate a limited ability to communicate effectively. Most of their communications are non-verbal, often idiosyncratic and ambiguous. This article aims to identify the process that regulates communications of this group of people with others and to describe the…
Descriptors: Severe Intellectual Disability, Interpersonal Relationship, Interpersonal Communication, Communication Problems
Evaluating the Quality of the Interaction between Persons with Profound Intellectual and Multiple Disabilities and Direct Support Staff: A Preliminary Application of Three Observation Scales from Parent-Infant Research
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Hostyn, Ine; Petry, Katja; Lambrechts, Greet; Maes, Bea – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: Affective and reciprocal interactions with others are essential for persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD), but it is a challenge to assess their quality. This study aimed to investigate the usefulness of instruments from parent-infant research to evaluate these interactions. Method: Eighteen videotaped…
Descriptors: Multiple Disabilities, Rating Scales, Severe Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation
Intensive Interaction as a Novel Approach in Social Care: Care Staff's Views on the Practice Change Process
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Firth, Graham; Elford, Helen; Leeming, Catherine; Crabbe, Marion – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Intensive Interaction is an approach to developing the pre-verbal communication and sociability of people with severe or profound and multiple learning disabilities and autism. Previous research has indicated many potential benefits; however, the approach is not consistently used in social care. Aim: To report on the significant and…
Descriptors: Interviews, Intervention, Grounded Theory, Verbal Communication
Domains of Quality of Life of People with Profound Multiple Disabilities: The Perspective of Parents and Direct Support Staff
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Petry, Katja; Maes, Bea; Vlaskamp, Carla – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: This study considered the general validity of the basic domains of quality of life that appear in theoretical models, in relation to people with profound multiple disabilities. The authors examined how parents and direct support staff operationalized these basic domains for people with profound multiple disabilities. They investigated…
Descriptors: Health Promotion, Multiple Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, Severe Mental Retardation