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'It's been adapted rather than impacted': A qualitative evaluation of the impact of Covid-19 restrictions on the positive behavioural support of people with an intellectual disability and/or autism.
McKenzie, Karen; Murray, George C; Martin, Rachel.
  • McKenzie K; Department of Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
  • Murray GC; Department of Psychology, Northumbria University, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.
  • Martin R; NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK.
J Appl Res Intellect Disabil ; 34(4): 1089-1097, 2021 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1066704
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

We used a qualitative approach to explore the experiences of social care staff regarding the provision of positive behavioural support (PBS) to people with an intellectual disability at the height of the Covid-19 restrictions.

METHOD:

We conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 staff who had recently completed a PBS workforce development programme. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.

RESULTS:

Three themes were identified in the context of the restrictions The challenges to maintaining quality of life and PBS of the people being supported and staff attempts to overcome these; the ways in which PBS and behaviour support plans were implemented and the impact on behaviours that challenge; the ways in which PBS principles were applied at organisational levels to help to understand and address staff stress and distress.

CONCLUSIONS:

Overall, the staff identified many unexpected benefits of the restrictions. The results are discussed in the context of the study limitations.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Autistic Disorder / Behavior Therapy / COVID-19 / Intellectual Disability Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Appl Res Intellect Disabil Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jar.12859

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Autistic Disorder / Behavior Therapy / COVID-19 / Intellectual Disability Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study / Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J Appl Res Intellect Disabil Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Jar.12859