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Psychosocial Interventions for Older People with Intellectual Disabilities and the Role of Support Staff: A Systematic Review
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Thalen, Marloes; Volkers, Karin M.; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2022
Background: The life expectancy of people with intellectual disabilities has increased. The implications of ageing have resulted in changes in their support needs and challenges to support staff. Access to evidence based strategies for support staff providing care to elderly with intellectual disabilities remains scarce. A systematic review was…
Descriptors: Intervention, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability, Aging (Individuals)
Providing Person-Centred Care to Older People with Intellectual Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Direct Support Workers
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Thalen, Marloes; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Volkers, Karin M.; Frielink, Noud; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2023
Background: Although the current preventive measures relating to COVID-19 can lead to challenges in the daily work of direct support workers (e.g. keeping 1.5 m distance), it remains vital to uphold the principles of person-centred care when working with older people with intellectual disabilities. The current study explores the extent to which…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Older Adults, Intellectual Disability
Experiences and Needs of Direct Support Staff Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Thematic Analysis
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Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Tournier, Tess; Frielink, Noud – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: The present study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of direct support staff during the initial stage of the COVID-19 lockdown in the Netherlands. Method: Overall, eleven direct support staff were recruited from five intellectual disability services to participate in this descriptive qualitative study. They recorded 34 audio…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Intellectual Disability