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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.
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.
Impact of dementia upon residential care for individuals with Down Syndrome
- Authors:
- LLOYD Vicki, KALSY Sunny, GATHERER Amanda
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 5(1), 2008, pp.33-38.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
In this exploratory study, the authors examined the objective and subjective impact of dementia upon paraprofessional paid carers of individuals with Down syndrome working in residential settings. The study used the Caregiver Activities Scale -Intellectual Disabilities (CAS-ID), the Caregiver Difficulties Scale - Intellectual Disabilities (CDS-ID), and the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI). Responses given for these measures by paraprofessional carers of individuals with Down syndrome and dementia (n = 9) were compared with responses from those caring for recipients with Down syndrome and no additional cognitive decline (n = 11). No significant differences were found in the responses from these sets of carers on measures of objective (CAS-ID) or subjective burden (CDS-ID). However, the MBI revealed that carers of individuals with Down syndrome and dementia reported significantly increased levels of emotional exhaustion. Findings suggested that, while even when there is little difference in the level of caregiving tasks or the subjective difficulties of caregiving, the onset of dementia in individuals with Down syndrome resulted in increased emotional exhaustion for carers. Additional factors not considered within this study, such as challenging behaviour, may also be pertinent to carer burden.
Staff support, staff stress and job satisfaction in working with people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours
- Authors:
- LEYIN Alan, WAKERLY Eleanor
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 12(4), December 2007, pp.31-41.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
In the context of a staff development programme, the relationships between work-related stress, staff support and job satisfaction were explored among staff groups in two residential assessment and treatment facilities for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. Although overall support was relatively high for both formal and informal supports, only the informal supports from colleagues were negatively correlated with ratings of work-related stress. Work-related stress and job satisfaction were shown to be independent factors and thus levels of stress could not be inferred from overall ratings of job satisfaction, or vice versa. The study identified a potentially vulnerable group of staff who reported relatively high job satisfaction but also some degree of stress.
A collaborative approach to reducing stress among staff
- Authors:
- HODGKINS Christopher, ROSE David, ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 12.07.05, 2005, pp.35-36.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Stress has been identified as an important issue among residential carers looking after individuals with learning disabilities. This article describes the implementation of a stress-management programme on a residential site for people with learning disabilities, which significantly reduced levels of anxiety and burnout.
Factors associated with burnout in workers in residential facilities for people with an intellectual disability
- Authors:
- SHADDOCK A.J., HILL M., LIMBEEK C.A.H.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 23(4), 1998, pp.309-318.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Burnout is a syndrome which occurs frequently amongst individuals who work in human service occupations. The authors suggest that burnout is comprised of three dimensions - emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and reduced sense of personal accomplishment. Burnout has been shown not only to induce a decline in the quality of care provided to clients by staff, but it also is linked to job turnover, absenteeism and low morale. Reports the extent of association between the burnout scores of residential workers and variables such as religious affiliation, personal relationships, perceived skills levels, job satisfaction, case loads, decision-making and social support. The implications for policy development and service delivery are discussed.
An investigation of stress experienced by managers of community homes for people with intellectual disabilities
- Authors:
- ELLIOTT Julie L., ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(1), 1997, pp.48-53.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Using the results of a post survey this article examines the nature and cause of stress in managers of community homes for people with intellectual disabilities. The administered form was derived from Powell's (1992) questionnaire of sources of stress. Correlational analyses indicated that some of Powell's subscales were associated with managers' self-ratings of Job Pressure and Job Dissatisfaction. Further exploration of these sources of stress suggested staff represented more of a supervisory burden than a source of support. These findings are discussed in relation to Rose's (1995) social support buffer.
Staff's attitudes and working conditions in community-based group homes of people with mental handicaps
- Authors:
- KROESE Biza Stenfert, FLEMING Ian
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 5(1), 1992, pp.82-91.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Survey based on a questionnaire showed considerable job satisfaction particularly in the areas of teaching clients and outings with clients, as well as some stress.
Barriers to non-residential respite care for adults with moderate to complex needs: a UK perspective
- Author:
- SOUTHBY Kris
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 21(4), 2017, pp.366-386.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Respite aims to alleviate the stress and burden of caring for someone with an intellectual disability and/or autism. Respite can take place in a number of different ways, but most commonly occurs in a residential setting. Based on survey and interview data with carers (CAs), service users and stakeholders (STs) in a northern city in England, this article explores some of the perceived or actual barriers to availing ‘non-residential’ respite. A number of barriers to non-residential respite are identified. Residential respite appears to be the default conceptualisation of ‘respite’ for carers, service users and stakeholders. Persuading carers, service users and stakeholders to give up the familiarity and safety of residential respite in favour of a non-residential alternative will be challenging unless those involved are more informed. Limitations and directions for future research are suggested. (Publisher abstract)
Family life and the impact of previous and present residential and day care support for children with major cognitive and behavioural challenges: a dilemma for services and policy
- Authors:
- BROWN R.I., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 55(9), September 2011, pp.904-917.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Policy changes around inclusion and integration mean that many children with severe disabilities, including those with very challenging behaviour, now live in the community cared for by their parents. Families report experiencing stress and frustration with service and community support, and some have turned to residential and specialised day care services. This study examined experiences of these services in terms of the child and the impact on the family. It involved individual interviews (n=19) and focus groups (n=7) with parents in Aberdeen. The child sample included 23 children with an average of 12.7 years, all had multiple diagnoses of intellectual disability plus major challenging behaviour. The results demonstrate the difficulties facing families when the children spent most or all of their time at home. This contrasted starkly with the changes in perceived quality of family life once the children were in residential care and day support. Improvements in behaviour of the children were noted and children began to return home for periods of time. Parents reported increased stability of family life, involvement of siblings in more normal community life and increased opportunities for spouses to function more effectively in one or more life domains. The authors discuss questions of policy concerning family well-being, as well as the needs of the child.