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Impact of Infection Outbreak on People with Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review
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Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Nijs, Sara L. P.; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: One would assume that infection outbreaks such as the COVID-19 pandemic have a deleterious effect upon the physical, mental, and/or social functioning of people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Methods: A systematic search of four databases produced 18 articles. General information pertaining to the topics under consideration,…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Communicable Diseases, COVID-19, Pandemics
Passing Laws Is Not Enough to Change Staff Practice: The Case of Legally Mandated "Incident" Reporting in Sweden
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Björne, Petra; Deveau, Roy; Nylander, Lena – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: It is mandatory for staff in Swedish community services for people with intellectual disabilities to report incidents of error or malpractice. Aim The aim is to study if incident reports contribute to developing quality in services for people with intellectual disabilities who present with challenging behaviours. Method: 159 reports on…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Reports, Disclosure
Predicting Good Active Support for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Supported Accommodation Services: Key Messages for Providers, Consumers and Regulators
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Bigby, Christine; Bould, Emma; Iacono, Teresa; Beadle-Brown, Julie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: There is strong evidence about the effectiveness of Active Support. Recent research has established predictors of good Active Support as staff training, practice leadership, and service setting size. This paper explores features of organisational leadership and structures predictive of Active Support. Methods: Multilevel modelling with…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Predictor Variables, Foreign Countries, Residential Programs
Factors Associated with Long-Term Use of Restrictive Interventions
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Richardson, Ben; Webber, Lynne S.; Lambrick, Frank – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2020
Background: Despite agreement that restrictive intervention (RI) should only be used as a last resort and for as long as required, little is known about long-term RI among individuals with a disability. This study examines long-term RI use. Method: From the Restrictive Intervention Data System dataset from Victoria, Australia, a cohort of 1,414…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Foreign Countries, Intellectual Disability, Communication Disorders
A Qualitative Investigation of Support Workers' Experiences of the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Dutch Migrant Families Who Have Children with Intellectual Disabilities
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Geuijen, Pauline M.; Vromans, Laura; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2021
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly affected families who have children with intellectual disabilities (ID). Our aim was to explore the pandemic's impact on Dutch migrant families who have children with ID, by interviewing these families' support workers. Method: A descriptive qualitative methodology was employed, which resulted in…
Descriptors: COVID-19, Pandemics, Intellectual Disability, Migrants
Can the Job Demand-Control-(Support) Model Predict Disability Support Worker Burnout and Work Engagement?
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Vassos, Maria; Nankervis, Karen; Skerry, Trevor; Lante, Kerrie – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2019
Background: Research shows that up to 43% of disability support workers (DSWs) report poor psychosocial work outcomes (e.g., stress, job burnout, low job satisfaction). This study examined whether the job demand-control-(support) model offers a valid explanation of DSW burnout and work engagement. Method: 325 DSWs completed online measures of…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Stress Variables, Burnout, Job Satisfaction
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
Identifying the Important Factors Associated with Teaching Sex Education to People with Intellectual Disability: A Cross-Sectional Survey among Paid Care Staff
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Schaafsma, Dilana; Kok, Gerjo; Stoffelen, Joke M. T.; van Doorn, Paulien; Curfs, Leopold M. G. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2014
Background: Sex education programs have been developed with paid care staff as sex educators. However, no information is available about whether these programs are being delivered. Method: The aim of this study was to investigate whether paid care staff working in an organisation specialised in the care of people with mild to moderate intellectual…
Descriptors: Sex Education, Sexuality, Caregiver Role, Mild Intellectual Disability
Launching: The Experiences of Two Young Adults with Intellectual Disability and Their Families in Transition to Individual Supported Living
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Isaacson, Naomi C.; Cocks, Errol; Netto, Julie A. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2014
Background: A major milestone in the transition to adulthood is leaving the parental home, known as "launching." This study explored the experiences of 2 young people with intellectual disability during launching into individual supported living, including the impact of a Western Australian (WA) funding approach. Method: Two case studies…
Descriptors: Young Adults, Intellectual Disability, Independent Living, Residential Programs
The Effectiveness of a Sex Education Program Facilitating Social Skills for People with Intellectual Disability in Japan
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Hayashi, Mayumi; Arakida, Mikako; Ohashi, Kazutomo – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2011
Background: Sex education should include social skills, such as those that allow individuals to relate, socialise, and communicate with others, to assist people with intellectual disability (ID) to live life fully in the community. Objectives: We administered and investigated the effects of a program involving 8 interactive sex education sessions…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Sex Education, Mental Retardation
Avoiding Institutional Outcomes for Older Adults Living with Disability: The Use of Community-Based Aged Care Supports
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Ellison, Caroline; White, Amy; Chapman, Libby – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2011
Background: Most people with a disability want to remain living in their own home as they age. Without additional support, people with a disability may not be able to avoid moving into residential aged care, attending day programs, or becoming isolated from participation in the wider community. This study examined whether participants perceived…
Descriptors: Day Programs, Older Adults, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities
Implementation of Systematic Instruction to Increase Client Engagement in a Day Habilitation Program
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Crites, Steven A.; Howard, Barbara H. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2011
Background: Individuals with severe disability exiting school are likely to be enrolled in day activity and sheltered workshops at least as often as in supported employment. Such facilities are often staffed by paraprofessionals who may not have the skills to engage clients in meaningful activities. This article describes a 3-phase staff training…
Descriptors: Supported Employment, Severe Disabilities, Autism, Sheltered Workshops
What Characteristics Do Service Users with Intellectual Disability Value in Direct Support Staff within Residential Forensic Services?
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Clarkson, Rachael; Murphy, Glynis H.; Coldwell, Jon B.; Dawson, David L. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2009
Background: This study explores the perceptions of a group of adults with intellectual disability regarding direct support staff. Method: Semi-structured interviews relating to experiences of direct support staff were developed from two focus groups. These interviews were conducted with 11 adults with intellectual disability residing within a…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Social Services, Residential Programs, Caregivers
Ageing and Health Status in Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: Results of the European POMONA II Study
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Haveman, Meindert; Perry, Jonathan; Salvador-Carulla, Luis; Walsh, Patricia Noonan; Kerr, Mike; Lantman-De Valk, Henny Van Schrojenstein; Van Hove, Geert; Berger, Dasa Moravec; Azema, Bernard; Buono, Serafino; Cara, Alexandra Carmen; Germanavicius, Arunas; Linehan, Christine; Maatta, Tuomo; Tossebro, Jan; Weber, Germain – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2011
Background: POMONA II was a European Commission public health-funded project. The research questions in this article focus on age-specific differences relating to environmental and lifestyle factors, and the 17 medical conditions measured by the POMONA Checklist of Health Indicators (P15). Method: The P15 was completed in a cross-sectional design…
Descriptors: Public Health, Check Lists, Life Style, Mental Retardation
Initial Investigation of Organisational Factors Associated with the Implementation of Active Support
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Fyffe, Chris; McCubbery, Jeffrey; Reid, Katharine J. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2008
Background: Active support (AS) has been shown to increase the amount of time that residents in shared residential settings are involved in purposeful activities. The organisational processes required to implement AS have been less well researched. Method: Staff in community houses answered questions about the occurrence of organisational…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Investigations, Operations Research, Residential Care
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