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Case report: behavioural intervention to increase oral food consumption in an adult with multiple disability and gastrostomy tube supplementation
- Authors:
- RANDALL John, MASALSKY Christopher J., LUISELLI James K.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 27(1), March 2002, pp.5-13.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
The authors describe effective behavioural intervention with a 24-year-old man who had multiple disability, reduced food consumption, and gastrostomy tube supplementation. Intervention was implemented in a community-based habilitation setting and included the manipulation of social contingencies during meals and gradual fading of gastrostomy tube feedings. Before intervention, the man was fed by care providers, ate a limited food quantity, and was underweight. During intervention, he fed himself independently, had increased oral consumption, and gained weight. At conclusion of the study, gastrostomy tube feedings had been eliminated. All improvements were maintained at 3- and 6-month follow-up assessments.
Adding value: carers as drivers of social change
- Authors:
- PEARLMAN Vicky, HOLZHAUSEN Emily
- Publisher:
- Carers UK
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Unsung heroes, hearts of gold and other cliches get in the way of the real message about carers. Carers look after family, friends or partners in help because they are ill, frail or have a disability. The care they provide is unpaid seven days a week, 365 days of the year.
Willingness to foster special needs children and foster family utilization
- Authors:
- COX Mary Ellen, ORME John G., RHODES Kathryn W.
- Journal article citation:
- Children and Youth Services Review, 24(5), May 2002, pp.293-317.
- Publisher:
- Elsevier
This American study uses data from the National Survey of Current and Former Foster Parents to examine the extent of foster family underutilization and the relationship between willingness to foster particular types of children and utilization. Findings showed that over one-third of licensed families did not have foster children in their homes. Utilization was predicted by a willingness to foster children who were physically disabled or seriously ill, had serious behavioural or emotional problems, or children who were sexually abused. Discusses the implications for recruitment, training, placement and support.
Information that informs rather than alienates families with disabled children developing a model of good practice
- Authors:
- MITCHELL Wendy, SLOPER Patricia
- Journal article citation:
- Health and Social Care in the Community, 10(2), March 2002, pp.74-81.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
The provision of information and the importance of keeping families informed is frequently viewed as a significant factor within both the concept of empowerment and the facilitation of enabling and participatory processes for service users and their families. This article looks at how parents would like to receive this information and also discusses the empowering potential of user-friendly information. The article draws on data collected from a focus group discussions with parents caring for children with a range of disabilities or chronic illness. In particular it examines the criteria by which parents judge the quality of information and their ideas as to what constitutes good practice, especially in terms of how information is presented, its content and the way it is delivered. Using these ideas and criteria, the paper begins to develop a model of good information practice that is both three-dimensional and personally interactive.
Quality services for disabled children
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Summaries findings of a study exploring the concept of quality in services as defined by disabled or chronically sick children and young people and their families. The project, Sharing Value, was funded by the Community Fund and carried out in partnership with the Family Fund Trust and Barnardo's. Quality in services was discussed in four groups of parents (21 parents in total) and three groups of disabled children (27 children in total) over a series of meetings. The groups then drew up key quality service indicators. A database of quality services was one of the outcomes of the project.
Involving young people in health service development
- Author:
- SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH UNIT
- Publisher:
- University of York. Social Policy Research Unit
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 4p.
- Place of publication:
- York
Summarises research findings from a project to investigate how the NHS consults with chronically ill and disabled young people and to identify factors to support and promote young patients' involvement in service development. The project surveyed 99 health authorities and 410 NHS Trusts in England, and identified 27 projects involving young patients with a chronic illness of physical disability. Data were analysed quantitatively and qualitatively. Six of the projects were examined in greater depth. Discusses levels of involvement; benefits of involvement; and consultation methods.
Chemical sensitivity in the workplace
- Authors:
- DECKER James T., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Social Work in Disability and Rehabilitation, 1(4), 2002, pp.45-61.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
The debate continues to rage in the medical community and amongst policy makers. This debate centers on a new disease mechanism commonly known as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Researchers have grouped the theories of etiology of MCS into four broad categories: physical, stress, misdiagnosis, and illness belief. A new name for this illness has recently been advanced as well, toxininduced loss of tolerance (TILT). Problems with chemical sensitivity are especially troubling for workers and their employers. Employees seeking relief under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) are requesting accommodations based on their reactions to chemicals. Employers are beset with claims for accommodations in the workplace, disability claims, and worker's compensation claims. Courts are trying to make sense of chemical sensitivity with respect to accommodations in the workplace. Court decisions regarding MCS issues are varied and of tentimes highly controversial. Primary social problems and mental health issues associated with chemical sensitivities are economic costs and loss of enjoyment of life by MCS sufferers. Economic costs are spread throughout the system; however, their major manifestations are lost worker production, increased demands on services, and the long-term costs associated with supporting a growing disabled subset of the population comprised of chemically injured workers. Social and mental health costs are seen in escalating cases of depression, divorces, behavioural acting out, isolation, anxiety attacks, and chronic medical problems. Social workers are particularly well suited to advocate for accommodations in the workplace and for social policy change on behalf of those suffering from chemical sensitivity. Their training in systems and ecosystems theory makes them well aware of the importance of the environment on the individual. That training includes knowledge of utilizing strengths based approach to problem solving, and clinical training in mental health, which leads to empowerment for the client. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Better care, higher standards: a charter for long-term care; April 2002-March 2003
- Author:
- SOUTH TYNESIDE. Social Services Department
- Publisher:
- South Tyneside. Social Services Department
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 71p.
- Place of publication:
- South Shields
Aims to provide standards for long term care in South Tyneside, covering issues such as provision of information, assessment and care planning, housing, independence, health care, benefits and complaints procedures.
Better care, higher standards: a local charter for people aged 18 or over who need support or care because of old age, long-term illness or disability
- Author:
- WEST BERKSHIRE COUNCIL
- Publisher:
- West Berkshire Council
- Publication year:
- 2002
- Pagination:
- 39p.
- Place of publication:
- Newbury
Aims to provide standards for long term care in West Berkshire, covering issues such as provision of services, assessment and care planning, housing, independence, health care, benefits and complaints procedures. Contents include: understanding and responding to your needs; helping people stay independent; finding a suitable place to live; getting the right health care; helping carers to care.