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Frontline Staff and Trainer Perspectives on Implementing and Adhering to Positive Behaviour Support in Intellectual Disabilities Care: A Mixed-Methods Study
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Eke Bruinsma; Annelies A. de Bildt; Pieter J. Hoekstra; Gerda M. de Kuijper; Barbara J. van den Hoofdakker – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2025
Background: We aimed to identify key factors in implementing and adhering to positive behaviour support (PBS), provided by frontline staff, targeting challenging behaviours of people with intellectual disabilities living in residential group homes. Method: Using semi-structured interviews with 12 frontline staff members, we collected perspectives…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Group Homes
Effects of Positive Behaviour Support Delivered by Direct Staff on Challenging Behaviours and Quality of Life of Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Multicentre Cluster-Controlled Trial
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Bruinsma, Eke; van den Hoofdakker, Barbara J.; Hoekstra, Pieter J.; de Kuijper, Gerda M.; de Bildt, Annelies A. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Effects of staff provided positive behaviour support (PBS) for individuals with intellectual disabilities are unclear. Method: Using a multicentre non-randomised cluster controlled design, 26 teams of residential group homes, including 245 staff members of 167 individuals with intellectual disabilities, were allocated to a PBS or…
Descriptors: Adults, Intellectual Disability, Positive Behavior Supports, Allied Health Personnel
'It's Been Adapted Rather than Impacted': A Qualitative Evaluation of the Impact of COVID-19 Restrictions on the Positive Behavioural Support of People with an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism
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McKenzie, Karen; Murray, George C.; Martin, Rachel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: We used a qualitative approach to explore the experiences of social care staff regarding the provision of positive behavioural support (PBS) to people with an intellectual disability at the height of the COVID-19 restrictions. Method: We conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 staff who had recently completed a PBS workforce…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Intellectual Disability, Autism
The Use of an Implementation Science Theoretical Framework to Inform the Development of a Region Wide Positive Behavioural Support Workforce Development Approach
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McKenzie, Karen; McNall, Anne; Noone, Steve; Branch, Alison; Murray, George; Sherring, Melissa; Jones, Lynne; Thompson, Judith; Chaplin, Jill – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Concern about the poor care of some people with an intellectual disability has highlighted the need for systemic, large-scale interventions to develop a skilled workforce. Method: We outline how an implementation science theoretical model informed the development of a region-wide Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Workforce Development…
Descriptors: Models, Teaching Methods, Program Development, Positive Behavior Supports
"Look, All Our Hard Work Is Paying Off": A Qualitative Evaluation of a System-Wide, Workforce Development Model to Promote Positive Behavioural Support
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McKenzie, Karen; Martin, Rachel; Metcalfe, Dale; Murray, George; McNall, Anne; Noone, Steve – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Positive behavioural support (PBS) has been identified as a means of improving the quality of life and support of people with an intellectual disability. This qualitative study explored the views of service providers about a regional PBS programme, that was underpinned by a workforce development approach. Method: Semi-structured…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Labor Force Development, Intellectual Disability, Employee Attitudes
An Evaluation of Staff Training in Positive Behavioural Support
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MacDonald, Anne; McGill, Peter; Murphy, Glynis – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) has been shown to be effective in minimizing challenging behaviour and improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Training in PBS is an important factor in achieving good coverage in the use of PBS. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of training managers of social care…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability