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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
A Quantitative Evaluation of a Regional Positive Behavioural Support Workforce Development Approach
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McKenzie, Karen; Murray, George; Martin, Rachel; Murray, Aja; Metcalfe, Dale – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: Research suggests that providing staff with input in relation to Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) can have beneficial outcomes. Much of this research, however, fails to take account of systemic issues and does not include a control group. Method: We used a non-randomised, controlled group design to evaluate accredited PBS programmes,…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Program Evaluation, Labor Force Development, Program Effectiveness
"Look, All Our Hard Work Is Paying Off": A Qualitative Evaluation of a System-Wide, Workforce Development Model to Promote Positive Behavioural Support
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McKenzie, Karen; Martin, Rachel; Metcalfe, Dale; Murray, George; McNall, Anne; Noone, Steve – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Positive behavioural support (PBS) has been identified as a means of improving the quality of life and support of people with an intellectual disability. This qualitative study explored the views of service providers about a regional PBS programme, that was underpinned by a workforce development approach. Method: Semi-structured…
Descriptors: Positive Behavior Supports, Labor Force Development, Intellectual Disability, Employee Attitudes