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The Use of Therapeutic Untruths by Staff Supporting People with an Intellectual Disability Who Display Behaviours That Challenge
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McKenzie, Karen; Armitage, Bethan; Murray, George; James, Ian – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Therapeutic untruths (TU) are used in dementia services to de-escalate distressing situations. The present authors explored the use of TU by care staff supporting people with an intellectual disability who displayed behaviours that challenged. Method: Data were collected from 126 staff (female = 72.2%; mean age = 41.9 years, SD = 10.7)…
Descriptors: Stress Management, Dementia, Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems
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)
Thinking on Your Feet: Understanding the Immediate Responses of Staff to Adults Who Challenge Intellectual Disability Services
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Ravoux, Peggy; Baker, Peter; Brown, Hilary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2012
Background: A gap prevails between the conceptualization of good practice in challenging behaviour management and its implementation in intellectual disability services. This study aimed to investigate staff members' perspectives of managing clients with challenging behaviours in residential services. Materials and Methods: Semi-structured…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Interviews, Caregivers, Caregiver Attitudes
Different Factors Influence Self-Reports and Third-Party Reports of Anger by Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
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Rose, John; Willner, Paul; Shead, Jennifer; Jahoda, Andrew; Gillespie, David; Townson, Julia; Lammie, Claire; Woodgate, Christopher; Stenfert Kroese, Biza; Felce, David; MacMahon, Pamela; Rose, Nikki; Stimpson, Aimee; Nuttall, Jacqueline; Hood, Kerenza – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2013
Background: Many people with intellectual disabilities display high levels of anger, and cognitive-behavioural anger management interventions are used routinely. However, for these methods to be used optimally, a better understanding is needed of different forms of anger assessment. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of a…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Psychological Characteristics, Cognitive Restructuring, Intervention
Investigating Burnout and Psychological Well-Being of Staff Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour: The Role of Personality
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Chung, Man Cheung; Harding, Carly – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: The present research extended previous research by broadening the dimensions of personality traits, and focusing on burnout and psychological well-being among staff working with people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour. Methods: This is a cross-sectional survey in which 103 staff completed questionnaires…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Mental Retardation, Burnout, Questionnaires
Effects of Training on Controllability Attributions of Behavioural Excesses and Deficits Shown by Adults with Down Syndrome and Dementia
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Kalsy, Sunny; Heath, Rebecca; Adams, Dawn; Oliver, Chris – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2007
Background: Whereas there is a knowledge base on staff attributions of challenging behaviour, there has been little research on the effects of training, type of behaviour and biological context on staff attributions of controllability in the context of people with intellectual disabilities and dementia. Methods: A mixed design was used to…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Dementia, Down Syndrome, Behavior Problems
Negative Emotional Reactions to Challenging Behaviour and Staff Burnout: Two Replication Studies
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Rose, David; Horne, Sharon; Rose, John L.; Hastings, Richard P. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: Hastings, R. P. ["American Journal on Mental Retardation" (2002) Vol. 107, pp. 455-467] hypothesized that staff negative emotional reactions to challenging behaviour might accumulate over time to affect staff well-being. Only one previous study (Mitchell, G.& Hastings, R. P. ["American Journal on Mental…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Emotional Response, Burnout, Negative Attitudes
The Use of Physical Interventions with People with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour--The Experiences of Service Users and Staff Members
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Hawkins, Sarah; Allen, David; Jenkins, Rosemary – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: The views of both service users with intellectual disability and their support staff on the use of physical interventions are largely unknown. The research that does exist describes a largely negative pattern of responses. The present study aimed to explore the personal impact of receiving and implementing physical interventions, and…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Discipline Policy, At Risk Persons
Staff Stress and Morale in Community-Based Settings for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour: A Brief Report
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Robertson, Janet; Hatton, Chris; Felce, David; Meek, Andrea; Carr, Deborah; Knapp, Martin; Hallam, Angela; Emerson, Eric; Pinkney, Lisa; Caesar, Emma; Lowe, Kathy – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2005
Background: There are no studies that have compared outcomes for staff in different types of supported accommodation for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour. This study looked at stress, morale and intended job turnover in staff in two types of community-based residential supports: non-congregate settings where the…
Descriptors: Job Satisfaction, Mental Retardation, Morale, Work Environment
Levels of Psychological Distress Experienced by Family Carers of Children and Adolescents with Intellectual Disabilities in an Urban Conurbation
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Emerson, Eric; Robertson, Janet; Wood, Justin – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2004
Background: The aim of the present study was to identify factors associated with the level of psychological distress reported by family carers of children with intellectual disability living in a large urban conurbation. Method: Information was collected by postal questionnaire (or interview for family carers who did not have English as their…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Psychological Patterns, Stress Variables, Caregivers