Staff perspectives on paperwork in group homes for people with intellectual disability

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...

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Published in:Journal of intellectual & developmental disability 2018-07, Vol.43 (3), p.264-273
Main Authors: Quilliam, Claire, Bigby, Christine, Douglas, Jacinta
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitude Measures
Caregiver Attitudes
Communication Strategies
critical reflection
Foreign Countries
frontline perspective
Goodness of fit
Grounded theory
Group Homes
Information Dissemination
Intellectual disabilities
Intellectual Disability
Learning disabilities
Learning disabled people
Observation
paperwork
Semi Structured Interviews
support workers
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Summary: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 collected from 29 participants through semi-structured interviews, participant observations and journaling. Coding and sorting methods were used to analyse participants' perspectives. Results: Staff have nuanced paperwork perspectives. They described and evaluated paperwork in terms of its value and fit with resident-focused practice. They identified gaps in paperwork and reimagined its design and use. Conclusions: Frontline staffs' reflection suggests some paperwork hinders them from supporting residents well. This suggests organisations could consult better with staff to design paperwork that has a goodness of fit to their practice. Further research could explore how staff manage the limiting characteristics of paperwork.
ISSN:1366-8250
1469-9532
1469-9532
DOI:10.3109/13668250.2017.1378315