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The Quality of Life of Children with Severe Developmental Disabilities
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Ncube, B. L.; Perry, A.; Weiss, J. A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2018
Background: Research examining the quality of life (QoL) of children with severe developmental disabilities (SDD) is limited. The present study examines parent perceptions of child QoL in children with SDD compared with typically developing (TD) children and then examines predictors of QoL for the SDD group. Method: Parents of 246 children with…
Descriptors: Severe Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Children, Quality of Life
Correlates of Restraint and Seclusion for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Community Services
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Merineau-Cote, J.; Morin, D. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2013
Background: Some individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) exhibit aggressive behaviour directed towards themselves, others or the environment. Displaying aggressive behaviour is associated with a number of negative consequences such as the exposure to restrictive interventions. This study aims to identify personal and environmental factors…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Adults, Aggression, Behavior Problems
Exposure to Client Aggression and Burnout among Community Staff Who Support Adults with Intellectual Disabilities in Ontario, Canada
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Hensel, J. M.; Lunsky, Y.; Dewa, C. S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2012
Background: Studies have shown that staff who support adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are exposed to challenging behaviour in their work including client aggression. Exposure to aggressive behaviour has been associated with staff stress and burnout. Study samples have been small however, and there has been very little data exploring…
Descriptors: Human Services, Mental Retardation, Burnout, Foreign Countries
A Comparison of Patients with Intellectual Disability Receiving Specialised and General Services in Ontario's Psychiatric Hospitals
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Lunsky, Y.; Bradley, E.; Durbin, J.; Koegl, C. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2008
Background: Over the years, the closure of institutions has meant that individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDs) must access mainstream (i.e. general) mental health services. However, concern that general services may not adequately meet the needs of patients with ID and mental illness has led to the development and implementation of more…
Descriptors: Health Services, Substance Abuse, Mental Retardation, Psychiatric Hospitals