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Trauma‐informed care: a qualitative study exploring the views and experiences of professionals in specialist health services for adults with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- TRUESDALE Maria, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 32(6), 2019, pp.1437-1445.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Trauma and its sequelae is recognised as a major morbidity factor in people with intellectual disabilities, however, a lack of inquiry into how health care professionals address trauma in this adult population exists. Aims: To explore specialist intellectual disability practitioners perspectives on current health provision and developments to address trauma. Methods: Twenty‐five qualitative interviews were conducted with practitioners across 6 health service areas in the UK. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Findings: Seven central themes emerged: (a) unmasked trauma; (b) trauma informed care; (c) person‐centred care and support; (d) multi‐disciplinary working; (e) reasonable adjustments; (f) barriers to treatment and (g) awareness, training and education. Conclusion: Trauma‐informed care and multi‐disciplinary working are essential components for future service development. Advances in the evidence‐base for effective psychological interventions for PTSD and training and education of health care staff are needed in order to improve service provision amongst this population. (Publisher abstract)
Learning disabilities: reducing inequalities
- Author:
- MARSHALL-TATE Karina
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 111(49), 2015, pp.12-13.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Nurses without a learning disability qualification can feel unsure of how best to care for patients with a learning disability. This article outlines five small changes that nurses can make to improve healthcare and reduce avoidable, premature deaths of people with learning disabilities. These are: identifying people with learning disabilities, anticipating their needs and making adjustments; diagnosing and treating illness quickly; coordinating care; adhering to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and listening to people with learning disabilities and their families. A case study shows how small changes can improve care. (Edited publisher abstract)
Numbers and policy in care for people with intellectual disability in the United Kingdom
- Author:
- GLOVER Gyles
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 28(1), 2015, pp.3-11.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Background: Statements or commitments making use of numbers have an important place in government policy. They appear at all stages of the policy process: campaigning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation. Many types of source are involved including research studies, national survey information, routine operational data collections and special systems devised to monitor particular initiatives. Method: The paper presents examples of policy uses of numerical evidence, and some sources of data that have been used to support them in the field of care for people with intellectual developmental disability in England. Conclusions: Different levels of precision or coverage are required at different stages of the process. Different types of numerical data are appropriate at the various stages of the policy process. (Publisher abstract)
Getting better in hospital
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Pagination:
- (13 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Six short animated films about people with learning disabilities who need to go into hospital for different reasons. The films feature the following situations: going to A&E with a broken arm; going to the Diabetes clinic; needing an eye operation; being rushed to hospital with chest pains and having treatment for breast cancer. An easy read booklet is included in the pack.
Getting better
- Authors:
- LEEDS ANIMATION WORKSHOP, (Producer)
- Publisher:
- Leeds Animation Workshop
- Publication year:
- 2010
- Pagination:
- (11 mins.), DVD
- Place of publication:
- Leeds
Six short animated stories about people with learning disabilities who also have mental health problems. The films shows how people with learning disabilities need to stand up for themselves to get fair treatment and in order to look after their health. It also shows what to expect when visiting the doctor's, the clinic or visit the dentist. A booklet is included.
Improving the health of people with learning disabilities: the role of health checks
- Authors:
- ROBERTS Hazel, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, February 2011, pp.32-34.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
The Learning Disabilities Observatory analysed data about the update of health checks for people with learning disabilities that was collected from PCTs by the Information Centre for Health and Social Care for 2008/09 and 2009/10. Figures indicated a increase in take up, with more work still to be done. A literature review was also conducted of studies that considered the impact of health checks on the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. The review found strong evidence that health checks are effective in identifying health conditions. Gaps and areas for future research are also highlighted.
Getting it right
- Author:
- -
- Journal article citation:
- Viewpoint, 117, July 2010, pp.20-21.
- Publisher:
- Mencap/Gateway
Learning Disability Week 2010 took place in June, focusing on Mencap's Getting It Right campaign to improve the rights of people with a learning disability to equal healthcare and including the launch of the Getting It Right charter which sets out adjustments that healthcare professionals should make when treating someone with a learning disability. This article describes the campaign, lists the nine pledges of the Getting It Right charter, and includes a brief case study.
Learning disability and other intellectual impairments: meeting needs throughout health services
- Editors:
- CLARK Louise L., GRIFFITHS Peter, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons
- Publication year:
- 2008
- Pagination:
- 244p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
This book details the provision of healthcare to people with learning disabilities, highlighting their needs when using mainstream NHS services including general practice, acute hospitals and community health clinics. The editors provide an introduction to learning disability and the future of services to those with learning disabilities and other intellectual impairments. Ten further chapters illustrate topics such as: meeting needs, effective communication, transitions in the ageing population, dementias, emergency and urgent-hospital based care, admission to acute mental health services, psychopharmacological issues, challenging behaviour, and consent and capacity. The key skills and knowledge needed by professionals in order to work with intellectually impaired patients are outlined in the context of a care programme approach and it is suggested that these can be transferred by healthcare professionals who regularly work with this group. The concerns of the editors that we are losing, not developing core skills within the NHS since healthcare for those with learning disabilities has been desegregated, normalised and brought within the mainstream are evident. The reader is asked to think critically about the reality of the provision of general healthcare in the lives of this client group.
The key to progress?
- Author:
- MOORE Debra
- Journal article citation:
- Learning Disability Today, 9(5), July 2009, pp.32-33.
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Place of publication:
- Hove
This article provides an overview of the eleven key areas covered by new guidance on health action planning and health facilitation, launched as part of a Valuing People Now resource pack. They aim tackle health inequalities faced by people with learning disabilities. The areas cover: a whole systems approach, identifying health needs and monitoring progress, comprehensive health checks, a human rights approach, public health, partnership boards, action for health frameworks, workforce, supporting people and family carers to plan, including everyone, and good health action planning and health facilitation.
Restrictive behaviour management procedures with people with intellectual disabilities who require dental treatment
- Author:
- NEWTON J.T.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 22(2), March 2009, pp.118-125.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Dental disease is more common among people with intellectual disabilities than in the general population. Improvements in oral health require individuals to engage in daily oral hygiene and regular visits to a dental practitioner; both may be challenging for the individual with intellectual impairment. A review of policies relating to behaviour management and physical restraint for individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours was undertaken. Published studies of behaviour management in individuals with intellectual disabilities attending for dental treatment were reviewed. Reference to studies of children with average IQ and other populations were made where appropriate. There is little published evidence regarding behaviour management for people with intellectual disabilities who require dental treatment. Current policies place great emphasis on pharmacological management and restrictive behaviour management techniques. There is a paucity of studies which have employed a functional analysis framework. There are few incentives for dentists to implement positive approaches to behaviour management as current systems of payment reward the completion of numbers of treatments and thus there is an incentive to complete treatments quickly rather than to spend time with patients.