Clarkson, Rachael, Murphy, Glynis H., Coldwell, Jon B., Dawson, David L. (2009) What characteristics do service users with ID value in direct support staff within residential forensic services? Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 34 (4). pp. 283-289. ISSN 1366-8250. (doi:10.3109/13668250903285630) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:32254)
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Abstract
Background?This study explores the perceptions of a group of adults with intellectual disability regarding direct support staff.
Method?Semi-structured interviews relating to experiences of direct support staff were developed from two focus groups. These interviews were conducted with 11 adults with intellectual disability residing within a forensic inpatient service.
Results?Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) revealed two superordinate themes; namely, staff relationship factors and positive and negative attributes of staff. The participants valued relationships with staff based on qualities such as honesty, trust, and a caring, nurturing manner that enabled individuals to feel safe. Staff characteristics such as immaturity, inexperience, and a short temper appeared to lead to feelings of discontentment amongst the participants.
Conclusions?The implications of the findings are discussed in relation to clinical practice, staff recruitment, and training.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| DOI/Identification number: | 10.3109/13668250903285630 |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > HV1568 Disability studies |
| Divisions: | Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard |
| Depositing User: | Jo Ruffels |
| Date Deposited: | 03 Dec 2012 11:10 UTC |
| Last Modified: | 16 Nov 2021 10:10 UTC |
| Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/32254 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
University of Kent Author Information
Murphy, Glynis H..
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