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Experiences and Needs of Direct Support Staff Working with People with Intellectual Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Thematic Analysis
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Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Tournier, Tess; Frielink, Noud – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2021
Background: The present study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of direct support staff during the initial stage of the COVID-19 lockdown in the Netherlands. Method: Overall, eleven direct support staff were recruited from five intellectual disability services to participate in this descriptive qualitative study. They recorded 34 audio…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, COVID-19, Pandemics, Intellectual Disability
Restraint Interventions in People with Moderate to Profound Intellectual Disabilities: Perspectives of Support Staff and Family Members
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Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Negenman, Annemarieke; Habraken, Jolanda M.; de Boer, Marike E.; Frederiks, Brenda J. M.; Hertogh, Cees M. P. M. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2019
Background: Due to incompatibilities in communication, it is key that family members and support staff can take the perspective of people with moderate to profound intellectual disabilities (ID) whilst putting aside their own perspectives. Method: Ten vignettes describing types of restraint interventions (RIs) were presented to 20 unique pairs of…
Descriptors: Intervention, Vignettes, Intellectual Disability, Communication Problems
Stigma Research in the Field of Intellectual Disabilities: A Scoping Review on the Perspective of Care Providers
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Pelleboer-Gunnink, Hannah A.; van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; van Weeghel, Jaap; Embregts, Petri J. C. M. – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Objectives: Care providers are key agents in the lives of individuals with an intellectual disability (ID). The quality of their support can be affected by manifestations of stigma. This scoping review was conducted to explore studies that provide indications of care providers' stigmatization of people with ID. Methods: A structured search was…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Social Bias, Caregiver Attitudes, Caregivers
Evaluating Staff Training: Taking Account of Interactions between Staff and Clients with Intellectual Disability and Challenging Behaviour
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van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Bosman, Anna M. T. – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2013
Background: Hastings (2010) has recently emphasised 3 aspects in the training of staff who serve clients with mild to moderate intellectual disability and challenging behaviour (CB): Staff attitudes, self-awareness, and clients' perspectives. This study investigates whether programs include these aspects. Method: A systematic search yielded 11…
Descriptors: Staff Development, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Behavior Problems
Training Staff Serving Clients with Intellectual Disabilities: A Meta-Analysis of Aspects Determining Effectiveness
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van Oorsouw, Wietske M. W. J.; Embregts, Petri J. C. M.; Bosman, Anna M. T.; Jahoda, Andrew – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2009
The last decades have seen increased emphasis on the quality of training for direct-care staff serving people with intellectual disabilities. Nevertheless, it is unclear what the key aspects of effective training are. Therefore, the aim of the present meta-analysis was to establish the ingredients (i.e., goals, format, and techniques) for staff…
Descriptors: Training Objectives, Mental Retardation, Training Methods, Meta Analysis