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Interactive training for active support : perspectives from staff

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Totsika, Vasiliki, Toogood, Sandy, Hastings, Richard P. and Nash, Susie (2008) Interactive training for active support : perspectives from staff. Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Volume 33 (Number 3). pp. 225-238. doi:10.1080/13668250802283348

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Abstract

Background: In this study, we describe the experience of participating in interactive training (IT) for active support (AS). Staff (N = 58) working with adults with an intellectual disability (ID) received IT on providing effective assistance for participation in daily activities.

Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with staff (N = 37) on their experience of IT, the way it affected their work, and their views on the implementation of AS.

Results: High levels of satisfaction with IT were reported. Most staff identified at least one skill learnt during IT that they were still using 8 months later. No clear and consistent picture of AS implementation emerged across the service; staff identified a number of barriers, with lack of managerial support as the most significant.

Conclusions: Interactive training can directly affect staff behaviour and has the advantage of being positively perceived by staff. However IT alone cannot ensure successful AS implementation, which is affected by a number of other factors, such as managerial support and input, residents' challenging behaviours, and staffing levels.

Item Type: Journal Article
Divisions: Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR)
Journal or Publication Title: Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
ISSN: 1366-8250
Official Date: 2008
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Volume: Volume 33
Number: Number 3
Page Range: pp. 225-238
DOI: 10.1080/13668250802283348
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
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