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Spiritual Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disability: An Exploratory Study
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Sango, Precious N.; Forrester-Jones, Rachel – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: A faith-based (pseudonym, Adam's House -- AH) and a non-faith-based care service (pseudonym, Greenleaves -- GL) were explored to find out if and how spiritual support was provided for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). Method: Six months were spent volunteering within each service and a mixed-methods…
Descriptors: Spiritual Development, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Volunteers
Clinician-Reported Barriers to Providing Perinatal Care to Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Smith, Lauren D.; Valentine, Anne; Moore Simas, Tiffany A.; Parish, Susan L.; Levy, Alanna; Mitra, Monika – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2023
Background: Research suggests that women with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes. Further, they report unmet perinatal care needs. This qualitative study examined clinician perspectives on barriers to providing perinatal care to women with intellectual and developmental disabilities.…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Pregnancy, Perinatal Influences
What Motivates Direct Support Providers to Do the Work They Do?
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Hensel, Jennifer M.; Hensel, Rikki A.; Dewa, Carolyn S. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2015
Background: Direct support providers (DSPs) in community residential services are often central figures in the lives of service recipients. There is little research to date focusing on what motivates these employees to remain in the field despite stressful work conditions. Methods: An exploratory descriptive analysis of qualitative data obtained…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Motivation, Residential Programs
Caregiver Perceptions of Care of a Medical-Dental Community Clinic for Adults with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities: Implementing a Program Evaluation
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Lai, Jonathan; Luo, Owen Dan; Klag, Malvina; Shikako-Thomas, Keiko – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: Providing medical and dental care for adults with developmental disabilities requires specialised care that includes caregiver's perceptions of processes of care as integral to informing care delivery. Method: We examined the reach and efficacy of a medical-dental clinic serving adults with developmental disabilities as part of a…
Descriptors: Adults, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intellectual Disability
Transition Staff Discuss Sex Education and Support for Young Men and Women with Intellectual and Developmental Disability
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Wilson, Nathan J.; Frawley, Patsie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2016
Background: Young people with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) get information, education, and support about social and sexual relationships from different sources. Staff are often involved in providing this education and support. We explored if and how this support is offered to young people transitioning to adulthood. Methods:…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disabilities, Caregiver Attitudes, Sex Education
When the Job Has Lost Its Appeal: Intentions to Quit among Direct Care Workers
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Gray, Jennifer A.; Muramatsu, Naoko – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2013
Background: Previous research indicates that work stress contributes to intentions to quit among direct care workers (DCWs) who provide services to people with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD). Though resources can help DCWs cope and remain in a job, little is known about how various dimensions of work stress and resources (social…
Descriptors: Interaction, Developmental Disabilities, Locus of Control, Caregivers