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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
Exploring the Association of Staff Characteristics with Staff Perceptions of Quality of Life of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviours
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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, 2022
Background: This study aimed to examine the associations between individual staff and staff team characteristics and quality of life of individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours. Method: With multilevel analyses, we examined educational level, experience, attitudes and behaviours of 240 staff members, in relation to…
Descriptors: Quality of Life, Individual Characteristics, Correlation, Intellectual Disability
Preferred Outcome Measures in Treatments for Challenging Behaviour in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: Results of an Inclusive Delphi Method
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de Kuijper, Gerda M.; Den Besten-van Ravenswaaij, Janneke J. C.; Hoekstra, Pieter J.; de Bildt, Annelies – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2023
Background: Interventions for challenging behaviours in individuals with intellectual disabilities benefit from outcome monitoring that takes clients' preferences into account. We determined clients' and representatives' preferred outcome domains and measures to secure their involvement in treatment decisions for challenging behaviours. Method: We…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Intellectual Disability, Outcomes of Treatment, Intervention
An Open Label Discontinuation Trial of Long-Term Used Off-Label Antipsychotic Drugs in People with Intellectual Disability: The Influence of Staff-Related Factors
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Kuijper, Gerda M.; Hoekstra, Pieter J. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Results of discontinuation of antipsychotics in people with intellectual disability are variable and may depend on staff factors. Method: We attempted to taper off antipsychotics in 14 weeks after which participants were free to restart. We investigated the influence of support professionals' feelings towards challenging behaviour,…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Drug Therapy, Behavior Problems, Depression (Psychology)
Exploring Barriers and Facilitators in the Implementation and Use of Guideline Recommendations on Antipsychotic Drug Prescriptions for People with Intellectual Disability
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Ramerman, Lotte; Hoekstra, Pieter J.; de Kuijper, Gerda – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: It is unknown why professionals' adherence to guideline recommendations on antipsychotic drug prescription in the intellectual disabilities care is insufficient. This study aimed to explore barriers and facilitators in the implementation and use of these recommendations. Methods: In-depth interviews with four intellectual disability…
Descriptors: Drug Therapy, Intellectual Disability, Barriers, Allied Health Personnel
Aripiprazole in Youth with Intellectual Disabilities: A Retrospective Chart Study
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Reurts, Eva Enneke; Troost, Pieter W.; Dinnissen, Mariken; Reijnen, Sam; Hoekstra, Pieter J.; Popma, Arne – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
A retrospective chart study of patients on open-label aripiprazole treatment was conducted in the Netherlands to add to the knowledge of aripiprazole in children and young adults with mild and borderline intellectual disabilities (IDs). Fifty-three youths, mean age 14.7 ± 3.4 years and mean IQ 64.5 ±13.8, were included. Treatment responders were…
Descriptors: Mild Intellectual Disability, Drug Therapy, Outcomes of Treatment, Foreign Countries