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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.
The stresses and rewards of being a carer in a family placement scheme for people with learning disabilities
- Author:
- DAGNAN Dave
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 22(4), 1994, pp.127-129.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study examines some of the stresses, rewards and motivations associated with being a carer in a family placement scheme offering long-term care to adults with learning disabilities. Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 20 carers in a family placement scheme in the North of England. The carers reported that the greatest stress is caused by factors such as severe incontinence or challenging or a social behaviour. The rewards gained from being a carer were both altruistic, for example seeing the clients develop towards greater independence, and personal, for example in fulfilling a need to care described in terms of the general caring roles of a parent, spouse or professional carer. The lack of research into this model of care is highlighted.
Taking care
- Author:
- COWEN Alison
- Publisher:
- Family Fund/Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 1994
- Pagination:
- 80p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- York
Written by parents of children with a wide range of disabilities, including learning difficulties, sensory impairments and physical disabilities. Shows how parents of disabled children experience high levels of stress, but also how they find their own ways of coping and of enjoying life with a disabled child. Aimed not only at other parents, but also at service providers. Shows the importance of properly co-ordinated support and the need for improved information.