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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.
Stress and staff in residential settings: the move from hospital to the community
- Author:
- ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 6(4), 1993, pp.312-332.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Describes a survey of direct care staff in three types of residential accommodation for people with learning disabilities. These were a hospital, community units and group homes. A questionnaire collected data upon each individual's background characteristics, the types of demands, supports and constraints they perceived themselves to be under, and the amount of strain (stress) felt by each person. Results indicate that the hospital and group home staff reported similar, relatively high levels of strain. However, the community unit group reported significantly lower levels. The complex relationship between perceived demands, supports and constraints with strain is discussed. Care needs to be taken in interpreting the data when relating it to the quality of service the resident receives, as no link has yet been shown between this and staff wellbeing. The problems of generalisation are also considered. However, some recommendations are made for further investigation and possible action.
A preliminary exploration of the Challenging Behaviour Perception Questionnaire: a measure of parental cognitions about challenging behaviour
- Authors:
- ROSE John, NELSON Lisa
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 43(2), 2018, pp.223-231.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background: Although there has been interest in the influence of cognitions on the relationship between challenging behaviour and maternal wellbeing, there is an absence of measures to specifically examine parents’ perceptions of challenging behaviour. The psychometric properties of the Challenging Behaviour Perception Questionnaire (CBPQ; Williams, R. J., & Rose, J. L. [2007]. The development of a questionnaire to assess the perceptions of care staff towards people with intellectual disabilities who display challenging behaviour. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 11, 197–211) were investigated to assess its applicability to mothers. Method: Forty-six mothers of children and young adults with intellectual disability completed questionnaires regarding their child’s challenging behaviour, maternal cognitions, and stress. A subsample of participants completed the CBPQ 2 weeks later. Results: Examination of the psychometric properties of the CBPQ resulted in a 24-item measure with 6 subscales. Coefficients at subscale level ranged from .70 to .85 for internal reliability and .39 to .93 for test–retest reliability. Evidence of concurrent validity was also found. Conclusions: The CBPQ is a promising measure of perceptions of challenging behaviour and could be usefully employed in subsequent studies. (Publisher abstract)
Is there a relationship between role identity, work demands, and burnout in direct care staff working with individuals with intellectual disability?
- Authors:
- OUTAR Cara, ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 42(2), 2017, pp.123-130.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Background The relationship between work demands and burnout is complex and it is likely that a number of different variables mediate this relationship. The study had 2 aims: first, to investigate whether there is a relationship between work demands and staff burnout, and, second, to explore whether role identity or self-determination mediates this relationship. Method Seventy staff completed measures examining burnout, role identity, self-determination, and work demands. Results A relationship was found between work demands and burnout. Relationships between personal accomplishment, and role identity and self-determination were found. A negative correlation was found between work demands and self-determination. Regression analyses demonstrated that role identity and self-determination did not mediate the relationship between work demands and burnout. Conclusion Role identity and self-determination were associated with personal accomplishment, which suggest that an individual’s view of their work-based role and role-relevant behaviours are important in relation to what they get out of their work. This has implications for training and the design of care roles. (Publisher abstract)
Does organizational climate impact upon burnout in staff who work with people with intellectual disabilities? A systematic review of the literature
- Authors:
- THOMPSON Lauren, ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 15(3), September 2011, pp.177-193.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
This article reviews the literature regarding factors relating to organisational climate and burnout in staff working with people with intellectual disabilities. A systematic literature search was conducted for relevant articles from 1990 to 2010. The 21 selected articles broadly fell into 2 categories influenced by changes in the socio-political context and service provision for people with intellectual disabilities. The earlier studies appeared to capture changes that were happening as a result of the deinstitutionalisation process, both in the UK and abroad. As this process came to an end, the later studies appeared to reflect the impact of changes to service provision in terms of a greater emphasis on the interaction between the staff and their environment though the application of work-stress theory, including ‘person–environment fit’ and demand control. Overall, it was found that an organisational climate that has a better ‘person–environment’ fit promotes greater job satisfaction and reduced burnout.
Attitudes of direct care staff towards external professionals, team climate and psychological wellbeing: a pilot study
- Authors:
- ROSE John, AHUJA Apinder Kaur, JONES Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 10(2), June 2006, pp.105-120.
- Publisher:
- Sage
- Place of publication:
- London
Relationships with external professionals may be an important factor in the psychological wellbeing of care staff. A questionnaire to measure team climate and staff wellbeing was developed, tested and revised. Seventy-two direct care staff completed the revised questionnaire, which had acceptable levels of internal consistency. Significant correlations were found between care staff attitudes towards professionals and levels of team climate and psychological wellbeing. The pattern of relationships was explored by path analysis. Further work is needed on the reliability and validity of the questionnaire. There is a clear association between attitudes to professionals and team climate and between some aspects of climate and psychological wellbeing. Professionals should adopt collaborative ways of working based on problem-solving approaches with staff teams, with the aim of delivering improved quality of care to residents.
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.
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.
Stress in a social services day centre
- Authors:
- GARDNER Damian, ROSE John
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 22(4), 1994, pp.130-133.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
There has been very little research into work stress experienced by staff working in day care setting. This study describes the steps taken to assess and attempt to reduce stress levels in a day centre for people with learning disabilities. The work was prompted by concern over a high incidence of minor chronic ailments among staff. Assessment was by interview, discussion and questionnaires. High levels of stress were found in staff. The main sources of stress appeared to be 'work load' and organisational structure reflecting recent external pressures on the centre. Three one hour long intervention sessions were arranged and plans were made to address the sources of stress. At eight months follow-up staff were positive about the intervention and specific organisational changes had occurred. Statistically significant changes in stress levels were not found, however. The results and their implications for other day care settings are discussed.