Training staff to promote self‐management in people with intellectual disabilities

Background People with intellectual disabilities have increasing difficulties managing their daily affairs. This study examined the effectiveness of a staff training, which teaches staff to promote self‐management in people with intellectual disabilities. Method Effectiveness was assessed with quest...

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Published in:Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities 2018-09, Vol.31 (5), p.840-850
Main Authors: Sandjojo, Janice, Zedlitz, Aglaia M. E. E., Gebhardt, Winifred A., Hoekman, Joop, Dusseldorp, Elise, Haan, Jeanet A., Evers, Andrea W. M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Adult
Attitude Change
Attitude of Health Personnel
Behavior disorders
Continuing education
Coping
Female
Health Personnel - education
Health Promotion
Humans
independence
Independent Living
Instructional Effectiveness
Intellectual disabilities
Intellectual Disability
Intellectual Disability - rehabilitation
Male
Middle Aged
Outcomes of Treatment
Self Management
self‐reliance
Staff Development
staff training
support need
Support personnel
Training
Young Adult
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Summary:Background People with intellectual disabilities have increasing difficulties managing their daily affairs. This study examined the effectiveness of a staff training, which teaches staff to promote self‐management in people with intellectual disabilities. Method Effectiveness was assessed with questionnaires addressing clients’ (n = 26) independence and self‐reliance, support needs and challenging behaviour, using a pre–posttest control group design. Additionally, focus groups were conducted with trained staff members 6 months after the training. Results In the long term, the intervention group showed a significant increase in independence and self‐reliance, in contrast to the comparison group. No effect was found on support needs and challenging behaviour. Trained staff members reported limited benefits of the training, but had noticed changes in their attitude and method of working afterwards. Conclusions Further self‐management research is required to investigate how independence and self‐reliance can be promoted more effectively in this population. Future trainings should carefully consider their content, format, and implementation.
ISSN:1360-2322
1468-3148
DOI:10.1111/jar.12440