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ERIC Number: EJ1231118
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Nov
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1360-2322
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Trauma-Informed Care: A Qualitative Study Exploring the Views and Experiences of Professionals in Specialist Health Services for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
Truesdale, Maria; Brown, Michael; Taggart, Laurence; Bradley, Aoife; Paterson, Douglas; Sirisena, Chammy; Walley, Robert; Karatzias, Thanos
Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, v32 n6 p1437-1445 Nov 2019
Background: Trauma and its sequelae is recognised as a major morbidity factor in people with intellectual disabilities, however, a lack of inquiry into how health care professionals address trauma in this adult population exists. Aims: To explore specialist intellectual disability practitioners perspectives on current health provision and developments to address trauma. Methods: Twenty-five qualitative interviews were conducted with practitioners across 6 health service areas in the UK. Data were analysed using thematic content analysis. Findings: Seven central themes emerged: (a) unmasked trauma; (b) trauma informed care; (c) person-centred care and support; (d) multi-disciplinary working; (e) reasonable adjustments; (f) barriers to treatment and (g) awareness, training and education. Conclusion: Trauma-informed care and multi-disciplinary working are essential components for future service development. Advances in the evidence-base for effective psychological interventions for PTSD and training and education of health care staff are needed in order to improve service provision amongst this population.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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