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The nuts and bolts of health care: evaluating an initiative to build direct support professional capacity to support the health care of individuals with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- SELICK Avra, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 35(2), 2022, pp.623-632.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Direct support professionals (DSP) are instrumental in supporting the health care of individuals with intellectual disabilities, yet receive little training and support for this role. The researchers implemented a capacity building intervention for DSPs in a community agency in Ontario, Canada. This study evaluated the perceived value and feasibility of the intervention and the value of a structured implementation approach. Method: The intervention included communication tools, a health resource toolkit, and training. A mixed methods evaluation was used to collect feedback from DSPs and people with intellectual disabilities. Results: Participants generally found the intervention valuable and feasible. Although practice change is difficult, extensive engagement and being responsive to feedback were helpful strategies. The primary concern reported by DSPs was resistance from health care providers. Conclusion: An important next step is to engage health care providers to ensure the tools are valuable and feasible for everyone involved in the health encounter. (Edited publisher abstract)
Private lives, public policy: a commentary on "spirituality and learning disability: a review of UK government guidance"
- Author:
- CAMDEN-SMITH Claudia
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 19(4), 2014, pp.178-180.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
This paper provides a commentary on “Spirituality and learning disability: a review of UK Government guidance” by Sango and Forrester-Jones. The commentary examines the interplay between spirituality and health care in caring for people with a learning disability from a personal perspective and considers the reasons why healthcare professionals and caregivers may not facilitate expression of spirituality in this group. Carers with a religious affiliation of their own are more likely to engage people with learning disability in exploration of religion and spirituality than those with no religious affiliation. Although government policy in this area is limited, spirituality is an integral part of holistic care and should be addressed by all healthcare professionals and paid carers. (Edited publisher abstract)
A practical guide to working with people with learning disabilities: a handbook for care assistants and support workers
- Editors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Hawker/Care Concern
- Publication year:
- 1992
- Pagination:
- 176p.,list of orgs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text that includes chapters on: how services have changed; the caring relationship; individual planning; effective communication; sight and hearing; challenging behaviour; sharing the tasks of daily living; teaching new skills; day services; employment; leisure and recreation; meeting the needs of black people; mealtimes and personal care; sexuality; movement and lifting; health and medical care; rights, advocacy and support; how the home is managed; emergencies; and career planning.
A practical guide to working with people with learning disabilities: a handbook for care assistants and support workers
- Editors:
- BROWN Hilary, BENSON Sue
- Publisher:
- Hawker/Care Concern
- Publication year:
- 1995
- Pagination:
- 176p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Practical text for people working with people with learning difficulties. Looks at all aspects of the work, including: how services have changed; coming into care; the caring relationship; individual planning; effective communication; sight and hearing; challenging behaviour; teaching new skills; day care; finding and keeping a job; leisure and recreation; meeting the needs of black people; mealtimes and personal care; sexuality; health care; medical matters; rights, advocacy and support; how the home is managed; managing an emergency; and career planning.