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Quilliam, Claire; Bigby, Christine; Douglas, Jacinta – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2018
Background: Paperwork can transform organisational aims into action in group homes, but it can also be problematic for staff. The aim of this study was to explore frontline staff perspectives on paperwork in group homes for people with intellectual disability. Methods: Constructivist grounded theory methodology guided the study. Data were…
Descriptors: Intellectual Disability, Semi Structured Interviews, Observation, Reports
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Gilmore, Linda; Chambers, Brooke – Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 2010
Background: The attitudes of support staff and others in the community towards the sexuality of individuals with an intellectual disability (ID) have the potential to influence opportunities for normalised life experiences in the area of sexuality. Method: A sample of 169 disability support staff and 50 employees from leisure and service…
Descriptors: Employees, Females, Mental Retardation, Sexuality
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Edwards, N.; Lennox, N.; White, P. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2007
Background: Quality mental health care for adults with an intellectual disability (ID) depends upon the availability of appropriately trained and experienced psychiatrists. There have been few surveys of psychiatrists working with this population. Method: This Australian study obtained psychiatrists' attitudes to and perceptions of the mental…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Health Services, Mental Health Programs, Health Needs