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Northway, Ruth; Jenkins, Robert; Holland-Hart, Daniella – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background: Despite awareness of the age related health needs of people with intellectual disabilities little is known regarding how residential social care staff are prepared to meet such needs. Methods: Data were gathered via semi-structured interviews from 14 managers of supported living settings. Transcripts were thematically analysed.…
Descriptors: Older Adults, Aging (Individuals), Intellectual Disability, Caregiver Training
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Bradshaw, Jill; Goldbart, Juliet – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: The provision of skilled support is dependent on staff knowledge and understanding (Beadle-Brown J., Beecham J., Mansell J., Baumker T., Leigh J., Whelton R. & Richardson L, unpublished data). Influencing staff knowledge and understanding is an important component of interventions. Materials and Methods: Fourteen individual…
Descriptors: Job Skills, Competence, Semi Structured Interviews, Knowledge Level