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Pressures can be good for you
- Author:
- HOLMAN Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Living, 9(2), October 1995, p.20.
- Publisher:
- Hexagon Publishing
When working with people with learning difficulties argues that stress can be good for you.
Stress and residential staff: towards an integration of existing research
- Author:
- ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 8(4), 1995, pp.220-236.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Examines the literature relating to stress in staff who care for people with learning disabilities. The majority of published studies have considered stress in residential staff. When assessing the studies, it soon becomes apparent that there is considerable variability between them in terms of methodology and results. However, the main reason for the range of results probably represent differences in organisational structure of the services surveyed. Despite this variability some simple general trends emerge which suggest that potential stressors and supports vary depending upon their proximity within the organisational structure. Models are presented on how these inter-relationships might be considered.
Do outpatient physiotherapists in Wales have adequate knowledge and experience of intellectual disability
- Authors:
- LIPSCOMBE Hilary, HALL Elizabeth Ann
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 8(1), 1995, pp.60-65.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
This study, sought to establish from a sample of 88 outpatient physiotherapists the degree of their knowledge of the All Wales Strategy for the Development of Services for the Mentally Handicapped, the adequacy of their experience and knowledge to treat this particular client group effectively and their attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities.
An examination of the relationship between staff behaviour and stress levels in residential care
- Authors:
- ROSE John, MULLAN Ellen, FLETCHER Ben
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 7(4), 1995, pp.312-327.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Examines the relationship between levels of stress and the observed performance at work of direct care staff in one community unit and two group homes for people with learning disabilities. Staff were given a questionnaire which measured their levels of stress and factors which they perceived could have influenced them. Staff were also observed in detail at work and asked to report on levels of stress during these observation periods. No significant differences in levels of stress were found between the staff in group homes and community units. There was greater staff/resident interaction in the group homes, suggesting that quality improvements in residential environments can be achieved without affecting staff stress. A number of factors, particularly relationships with other staff and management, are discussed as of vital importance in influencing stress levels.
Real men, real women, real lives? Gender issues in learning disabilities and challenging behaviour
- Authors:
- CLEMENTS John, CLARKE Isabel, EZELLE Lesley Anne
- Journal article citation:
- Disability and Society, 10(4), December 1995, pp.425-435.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
This article seeks to define gender issues and explores the significance of these issues for challenging behaviour in the field of learning disability. It is argues that lack of awareness about these issues contributes to the development of challenging behaviour and to difficulties in identifying the needs expressed through these behaviours, whatever their origin. Specific areas examined include models of residential provision for adults, prioritisation of service activities, attribution processes (needs identification), and the sexuality of people with learning disabilities. In each area issues are raised and the implications for service practice defined.
Staff stress in services for people with learning disabilities and sensory impairments
- Author:
- HATTON Chris
- Journal article citation:
- Focus, June 1995, pp.2-7.
- Publisher:
- RNIB
Looks at what constitutes stress and ways in which it can be reduced in services for people with learning difficulties and sensory impairments.
Future directions for research on staff performance in services for people with learning disabilities
- Authors:
- HASTINGS R.P., REMINGTON B., HATTON C.
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 8(4), 1995, pp.333-339.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Provides a conclusion to this special issue on staff in services for people with learning disabilities by looking at future directions for research.
The definition of challenging behaviour in practice
- Authors:
- LOWE Kathy, FELCE David
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 23(3), 1995, pp.118-123.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Two studies explored how severely challenging behaviour might be defined in practice. Associations between behaviour and severity of management problem in the first study suggested that outer-directed behaviour tended to be rated as more challenging. The characteristics of people referred to specialist challenging behaviour services were compared in the second study to similarly labelled people not so referred. Differences again highlighted outer-directed behaviour disruptive to the material or social environment.
Prevention and detection of abuse
- Author:
- SEATON Marie
- Journal article citation:
- Elders the Journal of Care and Practice, 4(4), December 1995, pp.5-27.
Over recent years, abuse of vulnerable people such as elderly with dementia, those with a learning disability or mental health problem has received increased publicity. This article outlines guidelines prepared by the charity United Response to guide and assist all staff, who may need to know how to act when abuse is alleged and also to assist staff in identifying signs that abuse may be occurring or that a situation exists which might lead to abuse. Covers the need for staff training, definitions of abuse and necessary procedures.
Together we can talk
- Author:
- DOBSON Susan
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 19.10.95, 1995, p.24.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Explains how day centre staff in Huddersfield learned communication skills in order to work with users.