Staff working with people who have intellectual disabilities within secure hospitals

Langdon, Peter E.; Yágüez, Lidia; Kuipers, Elizabeth

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“…. This lack can lead to low job satisfaction, stress and burnout (Ineland, Sauer, & Molin, 2017;Langdon, 2007;Mills & Rose, 2011;Pruijssers et al, 2015;Rose, Mills, Silva, & Thompson, 2013;Vassos & Nankervis, 2012), and creates a strong need for an evidence-based method to help professionals to appropriately support their ageing clients (Duggan et al, 1996;Iacono et al, 2014;Watchman, 2008;Wilkinson, Kerr, & Cunningham, 2005). Such methods can be derived partly from standard geriatric and dementia care, as, for example, the use of person-centred approaches (Bickenbach et al, 2012;Campens et al, 2017;Hales, Ross, & Ryan, 2006).…”

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“…This a potential challenge to ID‐care staff, who often lack the knowledge and skills to adapt to the changing behaviour, responses and needs of their clients (Cleary & Doodey, ; Iacono, Bigby, Carling‐Jenkins, & Torr, ; Janicki, ; Myrbakk & von Tetzchner, ). This lack can lead to low job satisfaction, stress and burnout (Ineland, Sauer, & Molin, ; Langdon, ; Mills & Rose, ; Pruijssers et al, ; Rose, Mills, Silva, & Thompson, ; Vassos & Nankervis, ), and creates a strong need for an evidence‐based method to help professionals to appropriately support their ageing clients (Duggan et al, ; Iacono et al, ; Watchman, ; Wilkinson, Kerr, & Cunningham, ). Such methods can be derived partly from standard geriatric and dementia care, as, for example, the use of person‐centred approaches (Bickenbach et al, ; Campens et al, ; Hales, Ross, & Ryan, ).…”

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Effects of Dementia Care Mapping on job satisfaction and caring skills of staff caring for older people with intellectual disabilities: A quasi‐experimental study

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Finnema

Stewart

et al. 2019

Research Intellect Disabil

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BackgroundThe ageing of people with intellectual disabilities, involving consequences like dementia, creates a need for methods to support care staff. One promising method is Dementia Care Mapping (DCM). This study examined the effect of DCM on job satisfaction and care skills of ID‐care staff.MethodsWe performed a quasi‐experimental study in 23 group homes for older people with intellectual disabilities in the Netherlands. Among staff, we assessed job satisfaction and care skills as primary outcomes and work experience measures as secondary outcomes (N = 227).ResultsDementia Care Mapping achieved no significantly better effect than care as usual (CAU) for primary outcomes on job satisfaction (MWSS‐HC) and working skills (P‐CAT). Effect sizes varied from −0.18 to −0.66. We also found no differences for any of the secondary outcomes.ConclusionDementia Care Mapping does not increase job satisfaction and care skills of staff caring for older people with intellectual disabilities. This result differs from previous findings and deserves further study.

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Effects of Dementia Care Mapping on job satisfaction and caring skills of staff caring for older people with intellectual disabilities: A quasi‐experimental study

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Stewart

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“…Nursing has long been identified as a stressful occupation (Kekana, du Rand & van Wyk 2007 ; Kostantinos & Ouzouni 2008 ; Kowalski et al 2010 ). Common stressors across nursing specialities include job dissatisfaction, poor working relationships between nurses and doctors and other healthcare professionals, demanding communication and relationships with patients and relatives, high workload, understaffing and lack of support or positive feedback from senior staff (Langdon, Yàgüez & Kuipers 2007 ; Mascha 2007 ). Most studies on stress and job satisfaction in nursing focus on general nursing specialities and relatively little attention has been paid towards nurses working with intellectually disabled persons (Capri & Buckle 2015 ; Kostantinos & Ouzouni 2008 ; Mascha 2007 ).…”

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A profile of perceived stress factors among nursing staff working with intellectually disabled in-patients at the Free State Psychiatric Complex, South Africa

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IntroductionNursing staff working with intellectually disabled in-patients experience unique stress factors that can influence their personal well-being and work performance.ObjectivesTo compile a profile of stress factors experienced by nursing staff working with intellectually disabled in-patients at the Free State Psychiatric Complex (FSPC).MethodsThis descriptive study included 89 nursing staff members from this environment. A questionnaire was used to collect socio-demographic information and determine personal and occupational stressors. The data were summarised by frequencies and percentages (categorical variables) and means or percentiles (numerical variables).ResultsMost participants were aged between 46 and 55 (41.2%), female (93.2%) and black (93.2%), and 76.7% had children or dependant minors. The main stressors among participants were pressure providing financially for their children and dependant minors (71.2%), caring for them (39.4%) and fearing them moving away (25.8%). Occupational stressors included high workload (66.3%), lack of decision-making by superiors (58.1%), underpayment (53.5%), endangerment of physical health (52.3%) and safety (50.0%), working hours (51.2%), pressure of expectations from superiors (48.8%), uncertainty of employment (48.8%), work responsibilities (47.7%) and perceiving that skills and training were not appreciated. They experienced stress regarding health issues such as hyper- and hypotension (35.3%). Because of stress 34.5% of participants took leave, 34.5% developed depression and 14.3% had panic attacks.ConclusionMost of the respondents experienced personal and occupational stress that influenced their health, which poses serious challenges for the management of the FSPC. Security should be upgraded, medical and psychological support for the staff and care facilities for their dependants should be provided, and financial problems experienced by these staff members should be addressed. The workload of the nursing staff at FSPC needs urgent attention. This can be done by means of a workforce analysis to determine minimum staffing levels for nursing.

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“…They also perceived a lack of coping resources in their workplace and insufficient support from managers which exacerbated their stress, leaving them to feel burnt out and unappreciated. A growing body of literature suggests that this is common among MHPs where high levels of stress and burnout negatively affects staff motivation and increases staff turnover ( Langdon et al, 2007 ; Søndenaa et al, 2015 ). Frequent exposure to aggressive behaviours has also been found to contribute towards emotional difficulties in MHPs ( Hensel et al, 2014 ).…”

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Experiences of mental health professionals providing services to adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research studies

Kroese

Rose

2021

J Intellect Disabil

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Background: Mental health professionals play an important role in providing care and treatment for adults with intellectual disabilities. A number of studies use qualitative methods to explore the experiences of these professionals and their perspectives regarding the mental health services for this population. A systematic review using meta-ethnographic approach was undertaken to summarise this research. Method: A systematic search found 14 relevant studies which were critically appraised. Key themes from these studies were extracted and synthesised. Results: Three main themes were identified: 1) Understanding the person, 2) Relational interaction and 3) Organisational factors. Conclusions: The findings of this review identified the issues mental health professionals raised in relation to their work. They described the complex presenting problems as intense yet fulfilling therapeutic relationships with their clients and their wish to improve their knowledge and skills. They identified organisational issues that need to be addressed to improve staff morale and efficiency.

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Staff working with people who have intellectual disabilities within secure hospitals

Cited by 17 publications

References 45 publications

Effects of Dementia Care Mapping on job satisfaction and caring skills of staff caring for older people with intellectual disabilities: A quasi‐experimental study

Effects of Dementia Care Mapping on job satisfaction and caring skills of staff caring for older people with intellectual disabilities: A quasi‐experimental study

A profile of perceived stress factors among nursing staff working with intellectually disabled in-patients at the Free State Psychiatric Complex, South Africa

Experiences of mental health professionals providing services to adults with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems: A systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative research studies

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