Clarkson, Rachael and Murphy, Glynis H and Coldwell , Jon B and Dawson, David L (2009) What characteristics do service users with intellectual disability value in direct support staff within residential forensic services? Journal of Intellectual and Development Disability, 34 (4). pp. 283-289. ISSN 1366-8250

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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
Keywords:	Intellectual disability, Secure services, forensic, Service User Views, ref04, refdoi
Subjects:	C Biological Sciences > C800 Psychology C Biological Sciences > C810 Applied Psychology C Biological Sciences > C840 Clinical Psychology
Divisions:	College of Social Sciences > Faculty of Health & Social Sciences > School of Psychology
Depositing User:	Alison Wilson
Date Deposited:	07 Jul 2010 14:30
Last Modified:	17 May 2013 14:15
URI:	http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/2812

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