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Exploring the Knowledge Base of Trauma and Trauma Informed Care of Staff Working in Community Residential Accommodation for Adults with an Intellectual Disability
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McNally, Paddy; Irvine, Mandy; Taggart, Laurence; Shevlin, Mark; Keesler, John – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: Taking a trauma informed care approach has demonstrated positive outcomes for services for people in the general population. Given the increased vulnerability to psychological trauma for adults with an intellectual disability, this study explores what residential staff know about trauma and trauma informed care. Methods: Thirty-two…
Descriptors: Caregivers, Health Personnel, Specialists, Administrators
Attitudes of Direct Support Professionals and Management Staff towards Intellectual Disability in Specialised Services
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Isabelle Assouline; Diane Morin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Background: Attitudes towards intellectual disability play an important role in the social inclusion and well-being of persons with intellectual disability. Few studies have examined attitudes of staff working in the specialised service industry, which may have an even greater impact. This study aimed to better understand these attitudes. Methods:…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Intellectual Disability, Allied Health Personnel, Attitude Measures
A Deviation Too Many? Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge and Attitudes Concerning Patients with Intellectual Disability Disrupting Norms Regarding Sexual Orientation and/or Gender Identity
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Sommarö, Susanna; Andersson, Agneta; Skagerström, Janna – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: People with intellectual disability (ID) have few role models for sexual expression and behaviour, and those who identify as LGBTQ experience dual marginalization. The aim of this study is to explore knowledge and attitudes concerning patients with both ID and norm-breaking sexuality and/or gender identity among healthcare…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, LGBTQ People, Knowledge Level, Attitudes
Healthcare Practitioners' Views and Experiences of Barriers and Facilitators to Weight Management Interventions for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Doherty, Alison J.; Jones, Stephanie P.; Chauhan, Umesh; Gibson, Josephine M. E. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Obesity is common in adults with intellectual disabilities, yet little is known about how weight management interventions are provided for this population. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were held with 14 healthcare practitioners involved in weight management interventions in an English county. A study topic guide was developed to…
Descriptors: Obesity, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Body Weight
Knowledge and Expectations of Direct Support Professionals towards Effects of Psychotropic Drug Use in People with Intellectual Disabilities
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de Kuijper, Gerda; van der Putten, Annette A. J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2017
Background/Introduction: In this study, we investigated intellectual disability support professionals' knowledge and expectations towards effects of psychotropic drug use on behaviour and drug use in their clients, because shortcomings may lead to misinterpretations of behavioural symptoms and inappropriate drug use. Methods: Two self-designed…
Descriptors: Drug Use, Intellectual Disability, Vocational Education, Residential Care
How Do Women with an Intellectual Disability Experience the Support of a Doula during Their Pregnancy, Childbirth and after the Birth of Their Child?
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McGarry, Alison; Stenfert Kroese, Biza; Cox, Rachel – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: With increasing numbers of people with an intellectual disability choosing to become parents, the right support is imperative for effective parenting (Macintyre & Stewart2011]). The aim of this study was to gain insight into the experiences of parents who received support from Doulas during pregnancy, birth and following the birth…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Females, Mothers, Pregnancy
Knowledge of Mental Capacity Issues in Community Teams for Adults with Learning Disabilities
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Willner, Paul; Jenkins, Rosemary; Rees, Paul; Griffiths, Vanessa J.; John, Elinor – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2011
Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the state of knowledge of mental capacity issues among health and social services professionals working in community teams supporting people with learning disabilities. Methods A structured interview was constructed around three scenarios, based on actual cases, concerning a financial/legal issue,…
Descriptors: Adults, Learning Disabilities, Health Personnel, Social Work
How Do People with Intellectual Disabilities and Diabetes Experience and Perceive Their Illness?
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Dysch, Catherine; Chung, Man Cheung; Fox, Judy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Introduction: Diabetes is a significant health problem amongst people with intellectual disabilities, yet there is a lack of qualitative literature looking specifically at their experiences and perceptions of living with this chronic illness. Method: Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, this study explored the experiences and…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Health Personnel, Diabetes, Chronic Illness