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Wellbeing for life: changed behaviour
- Author:
- MACINTYRE
- Publisher:
- MacIntyre
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 20
- Place of publication:
- Milton Keynes
A short publication providing information the behaviour changes someone may see in relation to supporting a person with learning disabilities who is living with dementia. It covers common changed behaviours as dementia progresses, understanding that all behaviours are a form of communication, ways to support a person to understand their behaviour and of supporting staff within the workplace. It is part of the Wellbeing for Life toolkit created for the MacIntyre Dementia project in order to promote understanding about getting older with a learning disability and living well with dementia. (Edited publisher abstract)
Coming home: a report on out-of-area placements and delayed discharge for people with learning disabilities and complex needs
- Author:
- MacDONALD Anne
- Publisher:
- Scotland. Scottish Government
- Publication year:
- 2018
- Pagination:
- 71
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This two-year project, commissioned by the Scottish Government, collected national data on people with learning disabilities who have additional complex needs, and who are either placed out-of-area, or are within hospital-based assessment and treatment units, classed as delayed discharge. It aimed to gather information on the issues and suggest support solutions and actions that could improve outcomes for people with learning difficulties who have been unable to receive appropriate support in their communities. The project found that there were 705 people out-of-area in Scotland from 30 HSCPs, Of the group, 79 were placed out of Scotland and 453 were identified as being placed out-of-area not through choice. Challenging behaviour, and the impact that challenging behaviour has on service breakdown or hospital admission was a key issue for people with learning disabilities and complex needs. This was partly due to a lack of coordinated responses. Key elements contributing to good support for people with learning disabilities and complex needs were identified as: person-centred approaches, environments which support communication, active support and full lives, positive behavioural support, suitable accommodation, skilled and motivated staff, and good management and practice leadership. The report makes recommendations for Integrated Health Authorities, Health and Social Care Partnerships and the Scottish Government. It calls for a transformational change approach, with all stakeholders working together to address the issue. (Edited publisher abstract)
Using medication to manage behaviour problems among adults with a learning disability: quick reference guide
- Authors:
- DEB Shoumitro, CLARKE David, UNWIN Gemma
- Publisher:
- University of Birmingham
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 43p.
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
This quick reference guide has been produced to provide advice to people who are considering prescribing medication to manage behaviour problems among adults (aged 18 years and over) with a learning disability. It does not consider in any detail the indications for choosing specific medication to manage behaviour problems among adults with a learning disability. Rather, it provides recommendations for clinical practice surrounding the use of medication to manage behaviour problems among adults with a learning disability. All relevant medication and related issues are considered. The guide is divided into the following sections: initiation of treatment (assessment, formulation, and treatment plan); monitoring of treatment; discontinuation of treatment; high-dose medication; poly-prescribing; intramuscular (IM) medication; rapid tranquilisation; as required (PRN) prescribing; communication and information sharing; interdisciplinary working; consent and capacity; and the referral pathway.
Investigation into the care and treatment of Ms L
- Author:
- MENTAL WELFARE COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
- Publisher:
- Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- Edinburgh
This report relates to the investigation into the care and treatment of Ms L. Several recommendations are made both for the services responsible for Ms L and for other services who may be able to learn from this individual case. This MWC investigation was instigated following reports of a number of incidents involving Ms L, a young woman with a severe learning disability and severe challenging behaviour, in an independent assessment and treatment resource for people with a learning disability (Unit A). The final incident, where Ms L was apparently bitten by a fellow resident overnight, resulted in a Vulnerable Adults Case Conference being called. Ms L had already been assessed as ready to move on and a place identified for her to go to. This move was therefore brought forward by about 2 weeks.
Assessing behaviors regarded as problematic for people with developmental disabilities
- Authors:
- CLEMENTS John, MARTIN Neil
- Publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 228p.
- Place of publication:
- London
People with developmental disabilities sometimes behave in ways that others, or they themselves, regard as problematic. This original book is about what practitioners can do to make sense of behaviours, in order to support clients more effectively. The author offers practical strategies for gathering and analysing information about behaviours, in partnership with the individual concerned, in order to gain a useful understanding of why a particular behaviour occurs. The inclusion of case histories, with corresponding behaviour plans, clearly demonstrates the real-life application of assessment methods.
The prevalence of aggressive behaviour among people with learning difficulties (mental handicap) in a single health district: interim report
- Authors:
- HARRIS Philip, RUSSELL Oliver
- Publisher:
- Norah Fry Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1989
- Pagination:
- 101p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Severe challenging behaviours among people with learning disabilities are associated with a range of negative outcomes including physical injury, exclusion, abuse, neglect, restrictive practices, caregiver stress and increased service costs
The HARC challenging behaviour project: report 5: the treatment and management of challenging behaviour
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.
The HARC challenging behaviour project: report 2: the prevalence of challenging behaviour
- Authors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 33p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.
The HARC challenging behaviour project: report 3: user perspectives
- Authors:
- MASON Heidi, SWARBRICK Rebecca, EMERSON Eric
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 14p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.
The HARC challenging behaviour project: report 1: persistence and change in challenging behaviour of people with learning disability
- Authors:
- KIERNAN Chris, et al
- Publisher:
- University of Manchester. Hester Adrian Research Centre
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 28p.
- Place of publication:
- Manchester
In 1994 the Department of Health commissioned the Hester Adrian Research Centre at the University of Manchester and the Centre for Health Economics at the University of York to undertake a series of projects to investigate aspects of challenging behaviour shown by people with learning disability. These projects extended workv previously undertaken at the Hester Adrian Research Centre. In particular they built upon a study of the prevaence of challenging behaviour in the areas served by seven District Health Authorities in the North West of England in 1988.