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Assessment for the prescription of wheelchairs: what training is available to therapists
- Author:
- SILCOX Lesley
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 58(3), March 1995, pp.115-118.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Presents the findings of a study which looked at the amount of time spent on and some of the content of the training currently available to therapists, both in colleges and from the wheelchair service. Concludes that the situation has improved slightly since the McColl Report in 1986, which recommended changes in the wheelchair service.
Together from the start: practical guidance for professionals working with disabled children (birth to third birthday) and their families
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health. Social Services Inspectorate
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 2p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Announces the guidance issued jointly by the Department for Education and Skills and the Department of Health. It is concerned with the initial assessment of need; co-ordination of multiagency support for families; better information and access for families Improved professional knowledge and skills; service review and development; and partnership across agencies and geographical boundaries.
A Life-Space approach to functional assessment of mobility in the elderly
- Authors:
- PARKER Michael, BAKER Patricia S., ALLMAN Richard M.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 35(4), 2001, pp.35-55.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This article presents an overview of the literature that emphasizes the clinical relevance of mobility within the context of functional and disability assessment. Goes on to describe an application of the Life-Space Mobility Assessment (LSMA) with older people as complementing the more traditional but less precise and sensitive methods of functional assessment typically used by social workers and other health care practitioners. Reviews theoretical links to person-in-environment and ecology models and discusses the implications for training, practice and research for social workers.
Abuse and disabled children: hidden needs?
- Authors:
- COOKE Pamela, STANDEN P.J.
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse Review, 11(1), January 2002, pp.1-18.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
Reports on a research project to examine current practices in recording the abuse of disabled children. The project aimed to identify outcomes for those disabled children who have been conferenced for abuse and to compare outcomes with a small group of children without disabilities. Postal questionnaires were sent to social services departments to estimate the incidence of abuse of disabled children, and to estimate how many children had been abused over a 1-year period. Schedules were also prepared for both abused disabled children and non-disabled children. Semi-structured interviews were also held with social workers to clarify some of the issues raised. Schedules completed over a 1 year period in two social services departments showed that they were less likely to be put on the child protection register than a comparison group of non-disabled children. Makes recommendations to increase the competence of authorities to protect disabled children from abuse.
Maltreatment of children with disabilities: training needs for a collaborative response
- Authors:
- ORELOVE Fred P., HOLLAHAN Dorothy J., MYLES Kelly
- Journal article citation:
- Child Abuse and Neglect, 24(2), February 2000, pp.185-194.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
There is a dearth of research on how to respond to children with disabilities who have been maltreated. The current study used a needs assessment instrument tailored to each of three key groups; parents, educators, and investigators. Respondents were asked about their knowledge level, experience with, and training interests on maltreatment of children with disabilities. The current study helps document the nature of those knowledge gaps and, thereby informs the development of training programmes for building a more co-ordinated and informed response to maltreatment of children with disabilities.
Recruiting and supporting short-break carers for children who are considered 'hard to place'
- Author:
- JOSEPH ROWNTREE FOUNDATION
- Publisher:
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation
- Publication year:
- 2000
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Family-based, short-break (shared care or respite care) services provide support services to disabled children or adults and their families, through linking them with families or individuals who can provide short breaks on a regular basis. While disabled children or adults experience new relationships, environments and activities, their families get 'time to themselves'. These services are often a critical support for families with disabled children. However, children and young people who have complex healthcare needs or 'challenging behaviour', and/or who come from minority ethnic families, are often not provided with short break services: they are 'hard to place'. This study by Beth Prewett investigated why short-break carers provided breaks for 'hard to place' children, and looked at their recruitment, assessment, training and support. Outlines the findings.
Wheelchair needs for children and young people: a review
- Author:
- COX Diane L.
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66(5), May 2003, pp.219-223.
- Publisher:
- Sage
Reports on a project commissioned by, the Physical Disability and Sensory Impairment Forum, to investigate local parental concerns relating to the assessment for and provision of mobility equipment. The article reports on the results of the literature review carried out in order to establish current practice in the National Health Service wheelchair service in England, the role of the wheelchair in children's mobility, the wheelchair and seating needs of children and the met and unmet need. A questionnaire was also distributed to children and their parents to gain their views, but due to a poor response rate the results are not presented in the article.
Direct payments direct control: enabling older people to manage their own care
- Author:
- HELP THE AGED
- Publisher:
- Help the Aged
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 10p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Summary of the seminar on direct payments organised by Help the Aged. The organisation is concerned that many authorities do not run direct payment schemes, while others have schemes for disabled young people but have not extended them to older people. From April 2002 authorities will have the obligation to provide these services.
Moving and handling in the community
- Author:
- COHEN Phil
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 4.2.98, 1998, p.64,66.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
Employers now routinely ensure that appropriate equipment for moving people is available in hospitals. Investigates the situation for nurses in the community.
Quality of life for people with disabilities: models, research and practice
- Author:
- BROWN Roy I.
- Publisher:
- Stanley Thornes
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 369p.
- Place of publication:
- Cheltenham
Examines critically the concepts and issues surrounding quality of life; looks at new ways of assessing and managing in the different fields of disabilities; re-examines professional training; and takes a holistic approach to the concept of quality of life. Includes chapters on: focusing on the individual; assessing the quality of life of adults with profound disabilities; developmental systems and narrative approaches to working with families of people with disabilities; disabled children; disabled people and ageing; environmental design and quality of life; sexual rights and people with learning difficulties; and human spirituality in relation to quality of life.