ERIC Number: EJ1338730
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
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Specialist Mental Health Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities in Singapore -- What Do Stakeholders Think of Them and How Do They Relate to Service Accomplishments?
Ee, Jonathan; Stenfert Kroese, Biza; Rose, John
Journal of Mental Health Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v15 n2 p130-150 2022
Introduction: This research investigated the views of different stakeholders regarding the specialist mental health service for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Singapore. Method Interviews were conducted with mental health professionals, family carers and service users with ID. Framework analysis was adopted to identify common dominant themes among the different participant groups. Results Analysis revealed four themes (1) Giving choice and autonomy; (2) Training to become competent; (3) Respect; and (4) Part of the community Conclusions People with ID living in Singapore have limited opportunities to express their choices and autonomy especially when it comes to treatment planning. Family carers have a significant influence on the level of community presence of their relatives with ID. Participants identified employment for people with ID as a way to improve public perceptions. There was no mention of people with ID developing social relationships. Recommendations are discussed in the context of current service provision.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Access to Health Care, Health Services, Intellectual Disability, Stakeholders, Attitudes, Specialists, Personal Autonomy, Self Determination, Training, Competence, Interpersonal Relationship, Planning, Caregivers, Family Role, Employment, Public Opinion, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Civil Rights, Skill Development, Health Personnel, Caregiver Attitudes, Hospitals
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Singapore
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