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Direct linkJean Ware; Susan Buell; Darren D. Chadwick; Jill Bradshaw; Juliet Goldbart – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2024
Introduction: This paper aims to identify to what extent staff training interventions are successful in enhancing the development of communication skills in people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities. Methods: A systematic review was undertaken, conforming to PRISMA guidelines. English language, peer reviewed, empirical studies of…
Descriptors: Children, Adults, Intellectual Disability, Severe Disabilities
Tuffrey-Wijne, Irene; Finlayson, Janet; Bernal, Jane; Taggart, Laurence; Lam, Claire Kar Kei; Todd, Stuart – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2020
Background: Illness and death are part of life for everyone, including people with intellectual disabilities. This study investigated the extent to which staff communicate about death with people with intellectual disability facing terminal illness or bereavement. Method: Staff who support people with intellectual disability in the UK (n = 690)…
Descriptors: Death, Adults, Terminal Illness, Grief
Flynn, Samantha; Totsika, Vasiliki; Hastings, Richard P.; Hood, Kerry; Toogood, Sandy; Felce, David – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2018
Background: The review examined the effectiveness of Active Support (RQ1) and stakeholders' experiences of the model (RQ2). Method: Data were meta-analysed (RQ1; studies = 14) and synthesized narratively (RQ2; studies = 10). Results: By follow-up (6 months post-training), effect sizes (RQ1) for resident total activity engagement were significant…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Residential Programs, Staff Development
Deveau, Roy; McGill, Peter – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: The front-line management role in services for people with intellectual disabilities remains rather under-researched. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of registered managers in services for adults with intellectual disability who exhibit challenging behaviour. Method: Interviews, primarily focussed upon staff…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Adults, Behavior Problems, Interviews
James, Deborah Michelle; Hall, Alex; Lombardo, Chiara; McGovern, Will – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2016
Background: In this study, we explored the impact of staff training that used video feedback to help staff see the effect of their interactional work with service users. The study was based at a large organization delivering services for children and adults with autism. Materials and Methods: A longitudinal qualitative study with semi-structured…
Descriptors: Staff Development, Video Technology, Feedback (Response), Interaction
Deveau, Roy; McGill, Peter – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Perceived problems around the use of physical intervention (PI) to manage challenging behaviour have led to UK initiatives to encourage policy development and accredited training. However, information on PI use and the impact of these initiatives remains limited. Method: Adult residential services within an English region were sent a…
Descriptors: Intervention, Mental Retardation, Adults, Behavior Problems
Totsika, Vasiliki; Toogood, Sandy; Hastings, Richard P.; McCarthy, Jonathan – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2010
Background: Interactive training (IT) is one of the two staff training components of the active support (AS) model. The present study explores how effective IT is when offered to staff divorced in time from the AS workshops, the other training component. We explored the effects of IT on resident activity engagement, challenging behaviours and…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Training, Interaction
Middleton, M. -J.; Kitchen, S. S. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Physiotherapists for adults with intellectual disabilities often work in day centres, relying on care staff to support programmes. This study investigates factors affecting physiotherapy delivery in 4 day centres in one London borough. Materials and Method: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with day centre care staff,…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Mental Retardation, Interviews, Barriers
Campbell, Martin; Hogg, James – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Background: Cognitive representations of challenging behaviour among staff may influence therapeutic outcomes. This study looked at how cognitive dimensions of Identity, Cause, Consequences, Emotional Reaction and Treatment/Control are affected by training. Materials and Methods: A theoretically derived questionnaire was used to measure the impact…
Descriptors: Experimental Groups, Control Groups, Mental Retardation, Adults
