The Training Needs of Staff Supporting Individuals Ageing with Intellectual Disability

Wark, Stuart; Hussain, Rafat; Edwards, Helen

doi:10.1111/jar.12087

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“…Families and support workers often have limited knowledge about the health of people with ID that may include their sexual health needs (Wark et al, 2014). There should be access to education about being LGBT, sexuality and relationship concerns, and the opportunity to discuss pertinent issues regarding the LGBT person with ID.…”

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The experiences and support needs of people with intellectual disabilities who identify as LGBT: A review of the literature

McCann

Lee

Brown

2016

Research in Developmental Disabilities

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BackgroundPeople who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) can face many challenges in society including accessing education, care and support appropriate to individual needs. However, there is a growing and evolving evidence base about the specific needs of people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in this regard. AimsThe aim of this review was to explore the experiences of people with ID who identified as LGBT through an examination of studies that addressed their views and highlighted specific issues, concerns and service responses. Methods and proceduresA comprehensive search of relevant databases from February 1995 to February 2015 was conducted. Studies were identified that met specific criteria that included: empirical peer reviewed studies, the use of recognized research methods and focused on people with ID whom identified as LGBT. The search yielded 161 papers in total. Following the removal of duplicates, 37 papers were screened using rigorous inclusion and exclusion criteria.Finally, 14 papers were considered suitable for the review. Outcomes and resultsThe data were analysed and key themes identified that included accessing health services, gender and sexual identity, attitudes of people with ID regarding their LGBT status, and education, supports and therapeutic interventions. 2 Conclusions and ImplicationsThere is a need for service providers and carers to be more responsive to the concerns of people with ID who identify as LGBT to improve their health and well-being by reducing stigma and discrimination and by increasing awareness of their care and support needs. The implications are discussed in terms of policy, education, research and practice developments. Keywords:Intellectual disability, review, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, service developments What this paper adds?There is a growing and evolving empirical evidence base regarding the experiences of people who identify as LGBT and have an ID. This paper raises many important issues that have been gleaned from research studies that sought to gain different viewpoints and establish the needs of LGBT people with an ID. The discussion highlights issues relevant to future research, practice, educational and policy initiatives and provides useful recommendations around socially inclusive practice.

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The experiences and support needs of people with intellectual disabilities who identify as LGBT: A review of the literature

McCann

Lee

Brown

2016

Research in Developmental Disabilities

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“…Finally, the education and training of staff that supports people with ID (Wark et al 2014) is crucial, especially when patients reach an advanced age, as comorbid diseases may appear and it is more probable that their parents have died. A series of training priorities for staff assisting the elderly with an ID has been suggested (Wark et al 2014).…”

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“…A series of training priorities for staff assisting the elderly with an ID has been suggested (Wark et al 2014). This will help to modify existing and create generic interventions that are economical and efficient.…”

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Gait and Balance

Patikas

2015

Comorbid Conditions in Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities

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“…Research focussed on the training needs of residential social care workers supporting older people with intellectual disabilities is limited (Wark et al . ), and little is known about how such workers respond to the development of age‐related health problems amongst those they support (Webber et al . ).…”

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Training of Residential Social Care Staff to Meet the Needs of Older People with Intellectual Disabilities who Develop Age‐Related Health Problems: An Exploratory Study

Northway

Jenkins

Holland-Hart

2016

Research Intellect Disabil

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The Training Needs of Staff Supporting Individuals Ageing with Intellectual Disability

Abstract: The study identified a series of training priorities for staff assisting people ageing with an intellectual disability. It would appear possible for many training programmes to be developed and delivered with minimal cost impacts even within rural localities.

Cited by 33 publications

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The experiences and support needs of people with intellectual disabilities who identify as LGBT: A review of the literature

The experiences and support needs of people with intellectual disabilities who identify as LGBT: A review of the literature

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Training of Residential Social Care Staff to Meet the Needs of Older People with Intellectual Disabilities who Develop Age‐Related Health Problems: An Exploratory Study

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