Journal articles: 'Group homes for people with disabilities'

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Townsend, Clare. "Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities." Australian Social Work 63, no. 3 (August 12, 2010): 368–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0312407x.2010.500655.

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Turnpenny, Agnes. "Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities. Encouraging Inclusion and Participation." Tizard Learning Disability Review 15, no. 4 (November 9, 2010): 41–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.5042/tldr.2010.0593.

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Walmsley, Jan. "Group homes for people with intellectual disabilities: encouraging inclusion and participation." British Journal of Learning Disabilities 38, no. 2 (June 2010): 144. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-3156.2010.00622.x.

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Echezona-Johnson, Chinazo. "Support of LGBTQ+ People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Group Homes." Journal of the American Nurses Association - New York 2, no. 2 (August 23, 2022): 35–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.47988/janany.444764667081.2.2.

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Background: Researchers indicate that the staff of group homes do not support LGBTQ+ individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in expressing their sexuality or acknowledging their sexual orientation. Objective: The project’s purpose is to develop staff education about support strategies for ID/DD individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ in group homes to reduce adverse behavioral issues. Methods: This is a quality improvement initiative. Data were collected from a convenience sample of the target population via post-workshop surveys adapted from the Knowledge about Homosexuality Questionnaire, pre-and-post community inclusion forms, review of agency’s records and environment, and pre-and-post adverse behaviors of the study cohort. The convenience sample size is limited to 25 direct participants and 32 indirect charts. Results: Data were analyzed by content analysis and the use of the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) - Spearman’s rho, paired-sample t-test, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test. Findings show that staff education and support would reduce adverse behavioral issues among the cohort. Limitations: This project is limited to a convenience sample of only one agency in New York City that provides services to Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disability (ID/DD) individuals who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning (LGBTQ+). Survey questions did not include specific questions about lesbians, transgender people, asexuals, pansexuals, and intersex. Only one question mentions bisexuality. Conclusion: There is a critical need to modify the agency’s protocols, forms, cultural competency training, environment, and policies to emphasize the cohort’s needs using interventions to diminish minority stress and improve positive psychology (PERMA model). Nursing education should include an in-depth curriculum on the intersection between LGBTQ+ and ID/DD populations.

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Šajfar, Petar. "Svakodnevica osoba s intelektualnim teškoćama u organiziranom stanovanju." Socijalna ekologija 32, no. 3 (December 15, 2023): 289–315. http://dx.doi.org/10.17234/socekol.32.3.4.

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The process of deinstitutionalization in Croatia intensified in 2014, as a significant number of people with intellectual disabilities (hereafter ID) moved from institutional settings to group homes, which serve as a model for community settings. The current research aims to find out what everyday life is like for people with ID in group homes. A qualitative, ethnographic approach was applied. The methods used were observation and in-depth interviews. The sample consists of 13 female and 14 male participants from 11 group homes located in different parts of Croatia. The results show that people with intellectual disabilities are partially involved in everyday tasks in organized housing, although there is much more potential. A large part of the day is spent aimlessly, but there are also many examples of meaningful leisure activities. Mutual relations between tenants are in principle fine, but there is a lack of substantial communication and more intensive contact. The unfavorable characteristics of everyday life are particularly evident among tenants with severe disabilities and in housing units where staff are present most or all the time. The results obtained are discussed in the context of existing research.

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García Iriarte, Edurne, Janine Stockdale, Roy McConkey, and Fiona Keogh. "The role of support staff as people move from congregated settings to group homes and personalized arrangements in Ireland." Journal of Intellectual Disabilities 20, no. 2 (February 25, 2016): 152–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1744629516633966.

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The movement of people with intellectual disabilities into the community is increasingly endorsed by public policy. Whilst staff are critical to a successful transition to the community, there is only scattered research on their role in supporting people to move. In this study, 32 staff and the 16 people with intellectual disabilities they supported to move from congregated settings to group homes or personalized living arrangements in the community were interviewed on two occasions, before (time 1) and after (time 2) the move. In congregated settings, staff steered the move to community living, they helped them to settle in community group homes and supported them to increase control over their lives in personalized community arrangements, where they support became increasingly more personalized and geared towards community participation and development of social relationships. Implications for staff training are drawn.

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YOSHIDA, Takara, and Yuji MATSUDA. "THE ARCHITECTURAL SITUATIONS OF GROUP HOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES IN GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN." AIJ Journal of Technology and Design 27, no. 65 (February 20, 2021): 315–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.3130/aijt.27.315.

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박승탁 and Hwang, Seok-wong. "Affecting Factors from Community Social Integration of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Group Homes." Disability & Employment 18, no. 2 (October 2008): 211–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.15707/disem.2008.18.2.009.

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Lundström, Mats O., Helena Antonsson, Stig Karlsson, and Ulla H. Graneheim. "Use of Physical Restraints With People With Intellectual Disabilities Living in Sweden's Group Homes." Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities 8, no. 1 (March 2011): 36–41. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-1130.2011.00285.x.

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Nelson, Geoffrey, G. Brent Hall, and Richard Walsh-Bowers. "Predictors of the adaptation of people with psychiatric disabilities in group homes, supportive apartments, and board-and-care homes." Psychiatric Rehabilitation Journal 22, no. 4 (1999): 381–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/h0095212.

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Furniss, Lee, Alistair Burns, Sarah Kathryn Lloyd Craig, Susan Scobie, Jonathan Cooke, and Brian Faragher. "Effects of a pharmacist's medication review in nursing homes." British Journal of Psychiatry 176, no. 6 (June 2000): 563–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.176.6.563.

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BackgroundOlder people in nursing and residential homes often have complex disabilities and behavioural disturbances. Recent publicity has highlighted the dangers of medication in this group, and controls over prescribing have been suggested.AimsTo investigate the effect of a review of medication by a pharmacist.MethodAn 8-month prospective trial of an active medication review by a pharmacist was carried out on 330 residents in nursing homes in Manchester.ResultsThe intervention group experienced greater deterioration in cognitive function and behavioural disturbance than the control group, but the changes in depression and quality of life were similar for both groups. The number of drugs prescribed fell in the intervention group, but not in the control group, with a corresponding saving in drug costs. The number of deaths was significantly smaller in the intervention homes during the intervention period (4 v. 14) but not overall during the study period as a whole (26 v. 28).ConclusionThis clinical intervention reduced the number of medicines prescribed to elderly people in nursing homes, with minimal impact on their morbidity and mortality.

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Rodenburg, Erin, Adrianna Decorso, Deep Khosa, Andrew Taylor, Jennifer McWhirter, and Andrew Papadopoulos. "Social Inclusion in Group Homes: Determining Facilitators and Barriers to Inclusion for People with Intellectual Disabilities." Canadian Journal of Disability Studies 10, no. 1 (March 4, 2021): 130–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.15353/cjds.v10i1.732.

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Social inclusion is central to positive life experiences for those with and without intellectual disabilities (ID). Unfortunately, those with ID experience high levels of social isolation. As group homes, one of the most common forms of community living, aim to provide an equitable quality of life for adults with disabilities, significant responsibility of promoting social inclusion falls to them. The intention of this review is to identify the facilitators and barriers associated with social inclusion for people with ID living in group homes to develop an evaluation framework. Five databases were searched, and inclusion/exclusion criteria were used to narrow the results to 21 articles. Four main categories of barriers and facilitators to inclusion became apparent in the literature: (1) Home characteristics and social inclusion, (2) Staff characteristics and social inclusion, (3) Organizational/Leadership characteristics and social inclusion, and (4) Resident characteristics and social inclusion. While the findings from these articles have been divided into four broad categories, it is acknowledged the identified barriers and facilitators are varied and highlight the important role of the group home and surrounding communities in promoting social inclusion of their residents. This review also highlights a gap in current literature surrounding social inclusion for those with ID. Overall, more emphasis on understanding the various pathways to achieving social inclusion from group home residents with ID could contribute to the creation of effective policy and practices.

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Cotter, AJE, AV Salvage, JE Meyer, and J. Bridges. "Measuring outcomes of long-term care for older people." Reviews in Clinical Gerontology 8, no. 3 (August 1998): 257–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0959259898008387.

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There comes a time in the lives of a minority of older people when the extent of their disabilities makes it impossible for them to continue living in their own homes. When this happens, long-term institutional care may be the only option. Given that most residents in long-term care are over 75 years old and that the numbers in this age group will increase into the next century, we can expect an increase in the number of people requiring long-term care.

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Labbé Waghorn, E. "ONLINE ASTRONOMY FOR BVI PEOPLE." Revista Mexicana de Astronomía y Astrofísica Serie de Conferencias 54 (August 1, 2022): 43–46. http://dx.doi.org/10.22201/ia.14052059p.2022.54.09.

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The "Astronomía inclusiva" (inclusive astronomy) group is made up of 110 people from more than 20 scientific institutions and different areas of knowledge, with and without disabilities, who have been collaborating on different initiatives to make science more accessible. The pandemic presented us with the challenge of bringing astronomy directly to the homes of Blind and Visually Impaired (BVI) people, leaving out previously prepared tactile models. Invited by the Central Library for the Blind bibliociegos of Chile, we held an Inclusive Online Astronomy Workshop, using sounds, materials that people can find in their homes, and detailed descriptions of how to manipulate them. In 13 sessions held by 10 institutions and personal projects from Chile and Mexico, various topics were addressed, such as celestial movements, constellations, star and planet formation, observatories, asteroids and dinosaurs, among others. In this work we presented the main lessons learned from the experience, the reception of which by those attending the workshop was excellent, allowing us to strengthen ties with the community of BVI people, and motivating us to continue with a second season, which is currently in preparation.

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Tylewska-Nowak, Beata. "Plany życiowe i marzenia mieszkańców domów pomocy społecznej dla osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną." Interdyscyplinarne Konteksty Pedagogiki Specjalnej, no. 17 (September 9, 2018): 179–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.14746/ikps.2017.17.10.

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Adult residents of residential homes for people with intellectual disabilities are a group of people, who are rarely asked for opinion, even i fit comes to their own case. What are they future plans and wishes, what do they dream about, how often do they do it and what is the characteristic of those thoughts. In this article I present an attempt to annalize those topics using material I colected through narrative and nondirective interviews.

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Marlow, Elizabeth, and Nina Walker. "Does supported living work for people with severe intellectual disabilities?" Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities 9, no. 6 (November 2, 2015): 338–51. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/amhid-02-2015-0006.

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to look at whether a move to a supported living model of care from traditional residential group homes could improve the quality of life for those with a severe intellectual disability and other challenging needs. Design/methodology/approach – Six men with severe intellectual disabilities moved from two residential homes into new-build individual flats. Their quality of life was measured using a battery of assessments looking at; environment, relationships, community participation, interactions, mood interest and pleasure, activities, physical health and challenging behaviour. These measures were taken before the move, immediately after and six months after the move. The views of staff and family carers were also assessed at each stage. Findings – The move had a positive effect on the tenants in that it caused an improvement in their mood and a decrease in their challenging behaviours. Further improvements could be made in the tenant’s quality of life by introducing more activities. The initial concerns of family members about the move decreased over time. However staff found the changes to their working practices stressful. Research limitations/implications – The study was a small scale one because of the small number of tenants. The tenants were unable to express their own views because of their limited communication abilities so a combination of direct observation and indirect measures were used. Practical implications – In the light of the Winterbourne view report by Stephen Bubb this study looks at the impact on quality of life of a move to supported living for a group of people with complex and challenging needs who might otherwise be placed in an out of borough placement similar to Winterbourne view. Social implications – The study also looks at the impact of such a move on the family members of the individuals and on the staff who had to change their working practices to adapt to both a new working environment and model of care. Originality/value – This study also looks at the impact of a model of supported living for people with severe intellectual disabilities and complex needs rather than those with mild intellectual disabilities. This is particularly important in the post Winterbourne view climate when the authors need to look carefully at positive alternative models of care for these individuals.

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MCLEAN, ATHENA. "From commodity to community in nursing homes: an impossibility?" Ageing and Society 26, no. 6 (October 19, 2006): 925–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x06005095.

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Ever since Erving Goffman (1962) discovered unexpected social bonding and elaborate social networks among the ‘inmates’ of total institutions, researchers and policy makers have used ‘community’ to refer to those very persons (nursing-home residents, in-patients in psychiatric hospitals, and others incarcerated for diverse disabilities) believed to be ‘its principal victims’ (Hazan 1995: 211). The concept ‘community’ was built upon Tönnies's (1955/1887) concept of Gemeinschaft, which depicted homogeneous groups integrated through multiple social linkages and face-to-face relations. By the 1970s, scholars of community studies called into question the conceptual underpinnings and potentially negative implications of the concept. They reframed ‘community’ as a concept that addressed more refined questions concerning locality, and reserved the term for the social networks that reflected group interests and provided symbolic evidence of identity formation or belonging (Davies 2003). Nonetheless, the term retains prominence for the institutions that provide residential care for people with various disabilities.

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Singh, Nirbhay N. "Implementation Science of Mindfulness in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities." American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 125, no. 5 (September 1, 2020): 345–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.1352/1944-7558-125.5.345.

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Abstract Implementation science deals with the translation of evidence-based knowledge into practice in the real world. Mindfulness-based programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) emerged about 20 years ago. Efficacy and effectiveness studies provide the evidence-base for these programs and the field of IDD is moving towards large scale implementation of these programs. This article presents a model for implementing mindfulness-based programs in community settings, including family and group homes, schools, vocational settings, and congregate care facilities. The model is based on the 3-tier positive behavior support (PBS) system commonly used in school, family, and agency settings. Specific mindfulness-based programs can be linked to each of the three tiers to improve the quality of life of people with IDD.

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Bredewold, Femmianne, Margot Hermus, and Margo Trappenburg. "‘Living in the community’ the pros and cons: A systematic literature review of the impact of deinstitutionalisation on people with intellectual and psychiatric disabilities." Journal of Social Work 20, no. 1 (August 15, 2018): 83–116. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1468017318793620.

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Summary How did deinstitutionalisation affect the lives of people with intellectual disabilities and people with a psychiatric background? This paper contains a systematic literature review on the consequences of deinstitutionalisation for the target groups, their social network and society at large. PubMed and Online Contents were searched from 2004 till February 2016. Inclusion criteria were (1) article describes (a) consequence(s) of deinstitutionalisation, (2) in Western countries and (3) the target group(s) include people with psychiatric or intellectual disabilities. Sixty-one papers were found and analysed to establish positive, negative or mixed results. Findings The positive effects pertain to the quality of life of people with disabilities after deinstitutionalisation. They learned adaptive skills and receive better care. Negative effects relate to more criminal behaviour by the target groups, victimisation of the target groups and physical health issues. Life for the most severely afflicted people with disabilities deteriorated when they moved to smaller group homes in the community. Mixed effects were also found. It is not clear whether deinstitutionalisation leads to real inclusion in the community. It is equally unclear whether it is cheaper than large-scale institutional care. Only a few studies investigate the effects on family members but some show they are overburdened. Applications Social workers catering for people with disabilities should pay attention to risks for their health and safety and keep an eye on family members. Those who are asked to advise on deinstitutionalisation should consider that this may not benefit the most severely afflicted.

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YOSHIDA, Takara, and Yuji MATSUDA. "A STUDY ON THE USE AND ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTERISTICS OF DAYTIME SERVICED GROUP HOMES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES." AIJ Journal of Technology and Design 28, no. 70 (October 20, 2022): 1343–48. http://dx.doi.org/10.3130/aijt.28.1343.

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Ore, Timothy. "Evaluation of safety training for manual handling of people with disabilities in specialised group homes in Australia." Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health 27, no. 1 (February 2003): 64–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-842x.2003.tb00382.x.

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Goldstein, Marc B. "Examining the Impact of a State Law Prohibiting Discrimination Against Group Homes for People With Developmental Disabilities." Journal of Disability Policy Studies 2, no. 2 (July 1991): 19–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/104420739100200202.

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McConkey, Roy, Brendan Bunting, Fiona Keogh, and Edurne Garcia Iriarte. "The impact on social relationships of moving from congregated settings to personalized accommodation." Journal of Intellectual Disabilities 23, no. 2 (June 26, 2017): 149–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1744629517716546.

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A natural experiment contrasted the social relationships of people with intellectual disabilities ( n = 110) before and after they moved from congregated settings to either personalized accommodation or group homes. Contrasts could also be drawn with individuals who had enduring mental health problems ( n = 46) and who experienced similar moves. Face-to-face interviews were conducted in each person’s residence on two occasions approximately 24 months apart. Multivariate statistical analyses were used to determine significant effects. Greater proportions of people living in personalized settings scored higher on the five chosen indicators of social relationships than did persons living in grouped accommodation. However, multivariate statistical analyses identified that only one in five persons increased their social relationships as a result of changes in their accommodation, particularly persons with an intellectual disability and high support needs. These findings reinforce the extent of social isolation experienced by people with disabilities and mental health problems that changes in their accommodation only partially counter.

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TSUNODA, Yasuko. "Characteristics of and Contradictions in Deinstitutionalization Policy for Japanese Group Homes for People With Intellectual Disabilities : Institution-Led Model." Japanese Journal of Special Education 47, no. 4 (2009): 201–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.6033/tokkyou.47.201.

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Berlin Hallrup, Leena, Christine Kumlien, and Elisabeth Carlson. "Service managers’ experiences of how the participation of people with intellectual disabilities can be promoted in Swedish group homes." Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 32, no. 2 (November 19, 2018): 427–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jar.12540.

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Janicki, Matthew. "O1-03-06: Small group homes as “dementia-capable” settings for people with intellectual disabilities and early stage dementia." Alzheimer's & Dementia 3, no. 3S_Part_3 (July 2007): S172—S173. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jalz.2007.04.369.

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Thayer, N., S. White, J. Islam, W. Jones, S. Kenzie, and R. Kullu. "Evaluation of a collaborative pharmacy service initiative for people with intellectual disabilities in residential care homes." International Journal of Pharmacy Practice 29, Supplement_1 (March 26, 2021): i44—i45. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ijpp/riab015.054.

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Abstract Introduction People with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) often have complex care needs and increased likelihood of premature death.1 The NHS has committed to improving the use of psychotropic medicines in people with ID with the Stopping the Over-Medication of People with Learning Disabilities (STOMP) programme.2 In the Wirral a cross-sector, collaborative service initiative involving community pharmacists and a specialist mental health pharmacist was developed to provide pharmaceutical care reviews for ID care home residents, which included an evaluation of the initiative. Aim This study aimed to determine the number and type of pharmacists’ interventions and GP recommendations in this service initiative. Methods Pharmacists provided pharmaceutical care reviews for ID care home residents using a framework and where applicable made interventions or recommendations to residents’ GPs or consultant psychiatrist. The framework was devised by the lead Consultant, Mental Health Trust lead pharmacist and Local Pharmaceutical Committee representatives to align with national ID priorities.1 Pharmacists were recruited via expressions of interest and direct recruitment by the mental health trust. Using anonymised, aggregated, Clinical Commissioning Group data, an Oversight Group divided all ID care homes in the locality into two groups: homes with residents with low psychotropic medicines use were primarily assigned to community pharmacists, whilst those with higher psychotropic use were assigned to the specialist mental health pharmacist. Pharmacists contacted care home managers and arranged reviews with all residents, sharing learnings in weekly reviews. Community pharmacists identified residents who would benefit from specialist mental health pharmacist review and referred them. Data collected included patient demographic details, medication history, results of assessments completed and interventions/recommendations. Following institutional ethical approval, this data was downloaded from PharmOutcomes into Microsoft Excel and personally identifiable data removed. The data underwent descriptive statistical analysis in SPSS, including frequency counting interventions by type. Results The pharmacists conducted reviews with 160 residents (76 by community pharmacists and 84 by the specialist mental health pharmacist) from November 2019 – May 2020, reflecting all residents in visited care homes. These residents were prescribed 1207 medicines, 74% were prescribed 5 or more medicines (i.e. polypharmacy) and 507 interventions or recommendations were made, averaging 3.3 per resident. Table 1 shows that the highest proportion (30.4%) of these were public health related, whilst changing and stopping medicines accounted for 17.9% and 12.8% respectively. The majority (63%) of interventions made by community pharmacists were public health related, whilst those made by the mental health specialist pharmacist most frequently concerned changing medicines (25%), stopping medicines (18%), and blood monitoring (13%). Conclusion The study findings indicate a high level of polypharmacy among the ID residents and a high number of interventions / recommendations were needed to improve care, in line with national priorities.1,2 The small scale of the study is acknowledged, and further research is warranted. However, the findings suggest that this service model may be an effective use of the respective skill sets of the pharmacists involved and suitable for wider adoption, with community pharmacists focusing on holistic care and specialist mental health making specialist medicines interventions. References 1. University of Bristol Norah Fry Centre for Learning Disability Studies. The Learning Disability Mortality Review (LeDeR) Programme Annual Report 2018. Available at: https://www.hqip.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/LeDeR-Annual-Report-Final-21-May-2019.pdf (last accessed 12/10/20). 2. NHS England. Stopping over medication of people with a learning disability, autism or both (STOMP). https://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/improving-health/stomp/ (last accessed 12/10/20).

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Brewer, Jeffrey L., Teresa Taber-Doughty, and Sara Kubik. "Safety assessment of a home-based telecare system for adults with developmental disabilities in Indiana: a multi-stakeholder perspective." Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare 16, no. 5 (May 25, 2010): 265–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1258/jtt.2010.090902.

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We investigated the perceptions of people about the safety, security and privacy of a telecare monitoring system for adults with developmental disabilities living in residential settings. The telecare system was used by remote caregivers overnight, when staff were not present in the homes. We surveyed 127 people from different stakeholder groups in the state of Indiana. The people surveyed included those with knowledge or experience of telecare, and those without. The stakeholders were clients, their advocates, service provider administrators and independent case coordinators. The responses in each category for every group were positive except one: only 4 of the 11 telecare case coordinators agreed that the telecare system provided a secure environment. Overall, the telecare system was perceived to be as safe, secure and private as the conventional alternative of having staff in the home.

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Kim, Mi-Jeong, and Dae-Young Jung. "The Effect of the Life-centered Economic Activity Program on the Rational Consumption Ability of People Development Disabilities Group Homes." Journal of Special Education & Rehabilitation Science 59, no. 3 (September 30, 2020): 117–40. http://dx.doi.org/10.23944/jsers.2020.09.59.3.6.

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McConkey, Roy, Jayne McConaghie, Owen Barr, and Paul Roberts. "Views of family carers to the future accommodation and support needs of their relatives with intellectual disabilities." Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine 23, no. 4 (December 2006): 140–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0790966700009940.

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AbstractObjectives: The demand for places in supported accommodation is likely to rise due to the increasing longevity of people with intellectual disabilities and as their parents become unavailable or unable to care for them. However few attempts have been made to ascertain carer's views on alternative accommodation.Method: Four studies were undertaken in Northern Ireland to ascertain carer's views using three different methods. In all, 387 carers participated with the response being greatest for individual interviews conducted in the family home and least for self-completed questionnaires and attendance at group meetings.Results: The majority of carers envisaged the person continuing to be cared for within the family. The most commonly chosen out-of-home provision was in residential or nursing homes, living with support in a house of their own and in homes for small groups of people. Few carers chose living with another family. However only small numbers of carers envisaged alternative provision being needed in the next two years and few had made any plans for alternative living arrangements.Conclusions: The implications for service planning are noted, primarily the need for individual reviews of future needs through person-centred planning; improved information to carers about various residential options and their differential benefits, along with more services aimed at improving the quality of life of people living with family carers. These need to be underpinned by a commitment of statutory agencies to partnership working with family carers. The implications for mental health services are noted.

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Espegren, Olga. "Simulation to improve healthcare pathway and inequities for people with disabilities." International Journal of Integrated Care 23, S1 (December 28, 2023): 764. http://dx.doi.org/10.5334/ijic.icic23630.

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Introduction: The Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (1) reported that people with disabilities do not have equitable access to health services. People with intellectual disabilities, especially the ageing, are more susceptible to somatic disease and other lifestyle diseases than the general population (2, 3, 4, 5, 6). General practitioners' (GP) competence in the field of intellectual disability is largely experience-based, not systematic and research-based (7). In municipalities, approximately half of healthcare workers (HCWs) at municipal housing for people with intellectual disabilities are unskilled. These HCWs have experienced not being taken seriously when calling either their patients’ GP or accident and emergency (A&E) department to report that the resident is 'not well', resulting in residents receiving inadequate healthcare. Municipal leaders and educators decided to address the inadequate clinical observation and communication skills among HCWs with a simulation-based training program (SBTP), to improve competence and treatment of residents when escalating levels of care. Methods: Based on national recommendations about ""Early detection of deteriorating condition"" and the urgency of the covid-pandemic, the SBTP was quickly rolled out to all HCW. The SBTP consisted of both theoretical teaching and e-learning in ABCDE, training in the tool NEWS2, as well as the communication technique ISBAR. Baseline NEWS2 scores were established for all residents. Based on positive experience with SBTP in donning and doffing of personal protection equipment (8) in the municipality early in the pandemic, and uncertainty about safer care for sick corona patients in residential homes, leaders requested continued use SMTP to improve observational skills. Results & Discussion: Evidence of improved competency at work and resulting improved escalation of care came fast. One example was of a resident with backpain whose relatives’ recommended painkillers. HCWs performed NEWS2 scoring, discovered pathological changes, contacted A&E, received treatment advice, continually followed up on NEWS2 measurements, secured ambulance help & reaction based on baseline NEWS2, and admission where sepsis was discovered. Similarly, another group of HCWs performed NEWS2 scoring on a patient with presenting manic symptoms, discovered clinical signs of somatic illness, which lead to a completely different medication than expected. These cases were seen as post-SBTP improvements in HCWs behavior, and patient safety. SBTP to improve observational skills in the municipality has led to better differential diagnosis in the early stage, more precise communication with GP and A&E which in turn has led to better healthcare pathways for a vulnerable patient group. Keywords: simulation, observational competence, competence, health rights References: 1) Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities 2) Sutherland et al(2002): Health issues for adults with developmental disability. 3) Hermans et al(2014). Multimorbidity in older adults with intellectual disabilities. 4) Kinnear et al (2018). Prevalence of physical conditions and multimorbidity in a cohort of adults with intellectual disabilities with and without Down syndrome. 5) O’Leary et al(2018). Early death and causes of death of people with intellectual disabilities. 6) Sandberget al (2015). Patterns of somatic diagnoses in older people with intellectual disability. 7) Fredheim, T. (2013). Intellectual disability and mental health problems: "

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Patrignani, Norberto. "Computer professionals without borders." ACM SIGCAS Computers and Society 49, no. 3 (January 22, 2021): 17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1145/3447913.3447924.

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In November 2005, a group of Italian computer professionals decided to give their knowledge for bridging the digital divide and founded ISF, "Informatici Senza Frontiere" ("IT without borders") [1]. It is a non-profit organization with the goal of providing help to people living in situations of poverty and marginalization. With the main office in Treviso (in North-East Italy) now is present in most of the Italian regions with hundreds of members, men and women. Their activities span from Italy to developing countries, with courses, digitalization of hospitals and social centers, collaborating with schools, universities and prisons, retirement homes for the elderly and applications for people with disabilities. In May 2013 the UN invited ISF to Geneva for the World Summit on Information Society, recognizing its role and what IT can do for society.

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Boot, Fleur Heleen, Malcolm MacLachlan, and John Dinsmore. "Are there differences in factors influencing access and continued use of assistive products for people with intellectual disabilities living in group homes?" Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology 15, no. 2 (January 28, 2019): 173–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17483107.2018.1550116.

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Racino, Julie Ann. "Community Living for Adults with Developmental Disabilities: A Housing and Support Approach." Journal of the Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps 20, no. 4 (December 1995): 300–310. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154079699602000406.

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This article reports on a multisite qualitative research study designed to better understand how the selected organizations support adults with developmental disabilities in community life. In particular, the study investigated the five characteristics potentially critical for service reconfiguration from a facility-based residential services model (e.g., group home, supervised apartments) to a housing and support approach (i.e., supporting adults to live in their own homes). Semistructured interviews and observations were conducted with informants at a purposeful sample of five agency sites in New Hampshire, Minnesota, California, North Dakota, and Wisconsin. The results indicated the following target areas for further research and applied change strategies: the distinctions between the theoretical and practical frameworks of community integration and independent living, personal changes in the relationship of individuals with each other in daily life, structural changes on the part of agencies and service systems, and “community” changes in acceptance, stigma, and power relationships. The author discusses the implications of these findings for further service development and research in community living for people with developmental disabilities in the United States.

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McConkey, Roy, and Sarah Craig. "Change over 12 years in residential provision for adult persons with intellectual disabilities in Ireland." Tizard Learning Disability Review 23, no. 1 (January 2, 2018): 1–7. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tldr-01-2017-0001.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to document the impact of major policy changes and reductions in government funding on residential provision for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Ireland. Design/methodology/approach Ireland is unique in having a national database of people in receipt of services from specialist ID providers. Information on persons in residential settings from 2005 to 2016 was examined in terms of changes in the types of provision over time and broken down by age groups. Findings From 2011 onwards, cuts in government funding coincided with a continuing reduction in the overall provision of residential accommodation for adults with ID. There was a parallel increase in the number of people living with family carers, especially persons aged 55 years and over. The greatest reduction was in residential centres which was in line with recent policy but this was not matched by an increase in alternative options, with fewer people aged 20-34 living in residential accommodation of any kind. Compared to Great Britain, Ireland has proportionately more residential places with fewer people living independently. Social implications More Irish families have to continue caring for their adult relatives into their old age. Likewise, those resident in group homes and living independently are growing older which means there is an increased likelihood they will require additional support. Originality/value This national data set is a valuable tool for monitoring changes in service provision over time and for determining the impact of government policy and funding decisions.

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Donelan, Karen, Jessica Wolfe, Anna Wilson, Carie Michael, Cindy Chau, David Krane, Paula Silverman, et al. "Group Home Staff Experiences With Work and Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic in Massachusetts." JAMA Health Forum 4, no. 4 (April 7, 2023): e230445. http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.0445.

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ImportanceDirect reports of the experiences of staff working in group homes for people with serious mental illness (SMI) and/or intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD) are rarely reported. Hearing from workers about their experiences in the COVID-19 pandemic may inform future workforce and public policy.ObjectiveTo gather baseline data on worker experience with the perceived effects of COVID-19 on health and work in the pandemic prior to initiating an intervention to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to measure differences in worker experience by gender, race, ethnicity, education, and resident population served (persons with SMI and/or IDD/DD).Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis mixed-mode, cross-sectional survey study was conducted using online then paper-based self-administration from May to September 2021 at the end of the first year of the pandemic. Staff working in 415 group homes that provided care within 6 Massachusetts organizations serving adults aged 18 years or older with SMI and/or ID/DD were surveyed. The eligible survey population included a census of staff who were currently employed in participating group homes during the study period. A total of 1468 staff completed or partially completed surveys. The overall survey response rate was 44% (range by organization, 20% to 52%).Main Outcomes and MeasuresSelf-reported experiential outcomes were measured in work, health, and vaccine completion. Bivariate and multivariate analyses explore experiences by gender, race, ethnicity, education, trust in experts and employers, and population served.ResultsThe study population included 1468 group home staff (864 [58.9%] women; 818 [55.7%] non-Hispanic Black; 98 [6.7%] Hispanic or Latino). A total of 331 (22.5%) group home staff members reported very serious perceived effects on health; 438 (29.8%) reported very serious perceived effects on mental health; 471 (32.1%) reported very serious perceived effects on health of family and friends; and 414 reported very serious perceived effects (28.2%) on access to health services, with statistically significant differences observed by race and ethnicity. Vaccine acceptance was higher among persons with higher educational attainment and trust in scientific expertise and lower among persons who self-reported as Black or Hispanic/Latino. A total of 392 (26.7%) respondents reported needing support for health needs, and 290 (19.8%) respondents reported needing support for loneliness or isolation.Conclusions and RelevanceIn this survey study, approximately one-third of group home workers reported serious personal health and access to health care barriers during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Massachusetts. Addressing unmet health needs and access to health and mental health services, including inequities and disparities by race, ethnicity, and education, should benefit staff health and safety, as well as that of the individuals with disabilities who rely on them for support and care.

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Sheth, Alisa Jordan. "Intellectual disability and dementia: perspectives on environmental influences." Quality in Ageing and Older Adults 20, no. 4 (November 28, 2019): 179–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/qaoa-11-2018-0060.

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to improve understandings of environmental influences on participation in routine and familiar activities for people with intellectual disabilities and dementia from first-person and caregiver perspectives. Design/methodology/approach Four adults with intellectual disabilities and dementia participated in 2 nominal group technique sessions and 12 family and staff caregivers participated in 5 standard focus groups. Transcripts were analyzed utilizing thematic analysis centering the findings from nominal group technique sessions and an ecological systems lens. Findings Participants with intellectual disabilities and dementia identified six important themes: activity access, caregiver assistance, social interactions, responsibilities, privacy, and health and wellness. Their perspectives focused primarily at an immediate environment level, while caregiver input added additional understandings from broader ecological systems levels. Originality/value This study provides a beginning point to establishing a framework for creating supports and addressing barriers to participation for adults with intellectual disability and dementia based on direct input from potential service consumers and their caregivers. People with intellectual disabilities and dementia provide valuable insights into their experiences through engagement in accessible research.

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Maloret, Paul. "Book Review: Group Homes for People with Intellectual Disabilities by Tim Clement and Christine Bigby. London: Jessica Kingsley, 2010. ISBN 978-1-84310-6456." Journal of Intellectual Disabilities 15, no. 2 (June 2011): 143–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1744629511413507.

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Lee, Rebecca E., Alicia O’Neal, Chelsea Cameron, Rosemary B. Hughes, Daniel P. O’Connor, Punam Ohri-Vachaspati, Michael Todd, and Margaret A. Nosek. "Developing Content for the Food Environment Assessment Survey Tool (FEAST): A Systematic Mixed Methods Study with People with Disabilities." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 21 (October 24, 2020): 7781. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17217781.

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Almost 1 in every 8 adults in the U.S. have a physical disability that impairs mobility. This participatory project aimed to identify and describe environmental and personal barriers to healthy eating among people with mobility impairments using a rigorous, structured mixed methodology. Community-dwelling adults with a self-reported mobility impairment (N = 20, M = 40.4 years old, 60% female) participated in nominal group technique focus groups. The Ecologic Model of Obesity grounded stimulus questions asked about barriers to obtaining and preparing healthy food. Participants emphasized common barriers across everyday settings—focusing, for example, on the ability to reach shelved food inside the home, navigating to and inside stores and restaurants, and using delivery services. Home environments often did not afford suitable spaces for food preparation and storage. Participants reported inadequate transportation and numerous additional barriers in many settings to be able to eat healthfully. Participants reported lack of accessible transportation and architectural barriers inside stores, restaurants, and their own homes, highlighting the need for efforts aimed at improving accessibility and usability. Findings support the use of the Ecologic Model of Obesity to guide research and suggest the need for improvement in assessment practices and policies that enhance access to healthy food.

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Deb, Shoumitro, Bharati Limbu, Mike Crawford, and Tim Weaver. "Short-term PsychoEducation for Carers To Reduce Over Medication of people with intellectual disabilities (SPECTROM): study protocol." BMJ Open 10, no. 4 (April 2020): e037912. http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2020-037912.

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IntroductionPsychotropic medications that are primarily licenced for the treatment of psychiatric disorders are used widely (32%–85%) among people with intellectual disabilities (ID) often for the management of problem (challenging) behaviour in the absence of a psychiatric disorder. Care staff play a pivotal role in the prescribing process. Currently, no staff training programme exists to address the issue of overprescribing of psychotropic medication in people with ID, thus highlighting an urgent need for developing a psychoeducational programme (PEP) specifically designed to address this issue. We propose to develop a PEP for care staff using the methodology described in the UK Medical Research Council guide for complex interventions.Methods and analysisThe development of the PEP will involve (1) gathering information on available relevant training programmes, (2) running four focus groups with care staff and other professionals to establish the content and format of the PEP, and (3) organising a co-design event involving all relevant stakeholders to discuss the format of the PEP. A core project team will develop the PEP under guidance from the PEP Development Group which will consist of 10–12 relevant stakeholder representatives. Feedback from selected stakeholders on a draft PEP will allow us to refine the PEP before implementation. The PEP will have web-based modules supplemented by face to face training sessions. When the final draft is ready, we will field test the PEP on six to eight care staff from community care homes for people with ID. After completing the field test, we will run a focus group involving participants in the PEP to get feedback on the PEP.Ethics and disseminationEthics approval for this study was waived by the UK Health Regulatory Authority as the study does not collect any patient related information and only include care staff outside the UK NHS. This will be the first ever such universally freely available PEP supported by training manual and slides.

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Lunsky, Yona, Wayne Khuu, Mina Tadrous, Simone Vigod, Virginie Cobigo, and Tara Gomes. "Antipsychotic Use With and Without Comorbid Psychiatric Diagnosis Among Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities." Canadian Journal of Psychiatry 63, no. 6 (August 22, 2017): 361–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0706743717727240.

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Objective: Antipsychotic use is controversial in the management of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) because of inconclusive evidence for efficacy in the absence of a comorbid psychiatric condition, and substantial concerns about adverse effects. We aimed to characterize antipsychotic use among Ontario adults with IDD and compare profiles of those with and without a documented psychiatric diagnosis. Method: This population-based study included 51,881 adults with IDD under 65 y as of April 2010 receiving provincial drug benefits in Ontario who were followed until March 2016 to identify those dispensed at least one antipsychotic medication. Profiles of those with and without a psychiatric diagnosis were compared. Results: Overall, 39.2% of adults ( n = 20,316) were dispensed an antipsychotic medication, which increased to 56.4% in a subcohort residing in group homes. Almost one-third (28.91%) of people prescribed an antipsychotic medication did not have a documented psychiatric diagnosis. Those without a psychiatric diagnosis differed considerably from those with a diagnosis. In particular, those without a psychiatric diagnosis were older, less likely to have used antidepressants or benzodiazepines in the year before, and less likely to have used ambulatory and acute care. Conclusions: Antipsychotic use in IDD is common, and occurs frequently without a psychiatric diagnosis. Attention toward how antipsychotics are prescribed and monitored for people with IDD in Canada is warranted to ensure appropriate prescribing.

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Ferretti, Lisa A., and Philip McCallion. "Translating the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for Community-Dwelling Adults With Developmental Disabilities." Journal of Aging and Health 31, no. 10_suppl (November 12, 2019): 22S—38S. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264318822363.

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Objective: The study was to test the feasibility of supplementary materials (DD-CDSMP) supporting people with developmental disabilities who are aging to participate in the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP). CDSMP is a six-session group intervention designed to increase self-management of chronic health conditions. Method: Supplementary materials were utilized within two CDSMP workshops. Each workshop involved seven to nine persons with developmental disabilities and five to seven staff. Supplementary materials to the existing intervention manual were reviewed using a framework for modifications and adaptions for evidence-based interventions. Process interviews with leaders and participants, pre- and posttests on self-management activity and satisfaction surveys assessed outcomes and feasibility. Results: Classes were successfully held with a 70% completer rate, and all materials proved useful. Discussion: People with developmental disabilities as they age tend to have more comorbid conditions than the general population. Developing and implementing materials and strategies to making self-management more accessible to people with developmental disabilities in mainstream rather than segregated settings will improve the quality of people’s lives.

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Iwanicki, Janusz, and Barbara Nieradko-Iwanicka. "Implementation of Self-Government Tasks in the Field of Social and Vocational Rehabilitation of Disabled People in the Lubelskie Voivodeship in 2008-2017." Polish Hyperbaric Research 77, no. 4 (December 1, 2021): 89–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/phr-2021-0024.

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Abstract Disability is an interdisciplinary-medical, social and professional phenomenon. The goal of medical professionals is to treat a person and restore his or her fitness. The group of disabled people in Poland is characterized by a lower level of education than among non-disabled people and high unemployment. The purpose of vocational rehabilitation is to make it easier for a disabled person to obtain and maintain appropriate employment and career advancement. Social rehabilitation is defined as an activity aimed at enabling a disabled person to fully participate in social life. The tasks of the local government addressed to disabled people include conducting occupational therapy workshops (WTZ), occupational activity establishments (ZAZ), community self-help homes (ŚDS) and social welfare homes (DPS). The aim of the study was to analyze the implementation of self-government tasks in the field of social and vocational rehabilitation of disabled people, with particular emphasis on ZAZ in the Lubelskie Voivodeship in 2008-2017. The work uses data collected in 2008-2017 by the Regional Center for Social Policy (ROPS) in Lublin. In addition, in December 2017, they were sent by e-mail to ROPS and Marshal’s Offices in voivodship cities in Poland, inquiries about tasks and ways of implementing these tasks in the field of social and vocational rehabilitation of disabled people in 2008-2017. The available data on expenditure from the State Fund for Rehabilitation of the Disabled (PFRON) was collected. The research material was statistically developed using the IBM SPSS Statistics (v. 25) and Statistica (v. 13) statistical packages. In the years 2008-2017 in the Lubelskie Voivodeship, PLN 75,529,959 was allocated for vocational and social rehabilitation of people with disabilities, the most (PLN 9,158,243) in 2016. In the same year, the largest number of people used the ZAZ. In 2008-2017, the average annual amount of expenditure on social and vocational rehabilitation of disabled people in all Polish provinces was PLN 7 576 718.9. In the discussed period, the highest amounts from PFRON were allocated to the rehabilitation of disabled people in the Śląskie Voivodeship, and the lowest in Lubuskie, while Lubelskie received average amounts. In Poland, in the field of social and vocational rehabilitation and employment of disabled people, solutions similar to those already developed are applied in the countries of Western Europe. The costs of financing vocational rehabilitation, understood as financing the functioning of the ZAZ by voivodship self-governments, are constantly growing. The growing expenses incurred on the activities of the ZAZ do not significantly improve the situation related to vocational rehabilitation and employment of disabled people. Improving the operation of the system of vocational and social rehabilitation of people with disabilities should not only consist in increasing the funds spent under the current inefficient system, but should be preceded by a thorough analysis of the current state and the development of extensive organizational changes.

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Kovalev, Alexander S. "The Disabled and Elderly People in Prerevolutionary and Early Soviet Society: Formation of Disability Model in 1900–1938." Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences 14, no. 8 (August 2021): 1239–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.17516/1997-1370-0800.

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The first half of the XX century was the time when the model of disability, the main feature of which was the inability to work, was being formed in Russia. Basing on unknown documents from Siberian archives, this article analyses the transformation of the social status of disabled and elderly people in the pre-revolutionary period and the first decades of the Soviet rule. In the Imperial Russia disability was equal to senility. Any person who was no longer able to work, regardless of age, became elderly. In Soviet Russia the hierarchy of disability developed in accordance with the proletarian ideology. The group of disabled workers who had pensions was the most privileged; they were followed by the groups of disabled veterans, who were rehabilitated by health and labor methods, and homeless people with intellectual disabilities, the deaf, the blind, the elderly disabled, and the senile disabled. The latter group was isolated in homes for the disabled. The general direction of the social policy for all categories of disabled people was employment opportunities in compliance with the principle of «utilization of remaining work». The need in the labor force in the period of industrialization led to the emergence of the phenomenon of «working pensioner». As a result, in Soviet Russia a rationally employing model of disability, which was characterized by disability as the inability to work without the inclusion of other characteristics, was formed. The majority of the disabled were elderly people who were not involved in any type of rehabilitation. State social policy in respect of the disabled focused on their involvement in the labor force, which contributed to their integration into society

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Hodder, Matthew, Tom Syson, Zobia Aziz, Anthony Handy, Hafsa Khan, and Julie Lancaster. "A reflective evaluation of the Bradford positive behaviour support – in reach service." Tizard Learning Disability Review 25, no. 4 (November 23, 2020): 185–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/tldr-06-2020-0010.

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Purpose Without effective support and intervention, young people with learning disabilities and severe challenging behaviour are at risk of placement in out-of-area residential settings or highly specialist child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) units. Such placements may be inappropriate and result in significant reductions to the quality of life of young people and their families. This paper aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the Bradford positive behaviour support (PBS) service model in terms of its aims to improve quality of life, develop skills and maintain children living with their families in their own homes. Design/methodology/approach A service evaluation using quantitative and qualitative data from a range of sources to review the effectiveness of the PBS model being applied in Bradford and Calderdale was the methodology used. Findings When consistently implemented, the Bradford positive behaviour support–in reach service may improve quality of life, facilitate skill development in young people and their carers and reduce placements in residential and CAMHS inpatient units. Avoidance of such placements is likely to reduce the overall costs of service commissioning in Bradford. Originality/value This paper evaluates a novel approach being applied by a third sector agency to implement effective PBS with a small group of children, their families and networks. There is scope for this model to be successfully implemented in other areas.

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Deveau, Roy, and Peter McGill. "Practice Leadership at the Front Line in Supporting People with Intellectual Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour: A Qualitative Study of Registered Managers of Community-based, Staffed Group homes." Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities 29, no. 3 (March 25, 2015): 266–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jar.12178.

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Yengalycheva, Iryna. "SOCIAL ADAPTATION AS A TYPE OF SOCIAL SERVICE FOR THE UNPROTECTED POPULATION CATEGORIES." Scientific Bulletin of Uzhhorod University. Series: «Pedagogy. Social Work», no. 1(54) (May 13, 2024): 48–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.24144/2524-0609.2024.54.48-52.

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The issue of providing social services to vulnerable population categories receives special attention due to country instability, war, deterioration of living conditions, etc. The number of internally displaced persons, people with disabilities, participants in hostilities, and persons who have lost their homes or relatives and need special support from the state and the public increases. In particular, the need to provide a special type of social service as social adaptation has increased. The article's purpose is to characterize social adaptation as a special type of service and to analyze the provision of this service to vulnerable categories of the population in the Cherkasy Region. Methods applied: analysis of literary sources and the regulatory legal framework to determine the features of social services provision, analysis of activities of state and non-state organizations of Cherkasy region to determine the level and features of providing social adaptation to vulnerable population categories. We consider social adaptation as a system of adaptation measures designed to eliminate or change limitations of life activities to preserve social independence, continue social activity; development of social skills, abilities and competencies through training or development of adaptation strategies. The provision of social adaptation services is determined by relevant regulatory and legal documents. In the Cherkasy region, the provision of social adaptation services covers a significant number of vulnerable population groups: the elderly, people with disabilities, internally displaced persons, war veterans, and their families, persons who have served sentences in the form of restriction or deprivation of liberty, etc. Main activities provided within the scope of social adaptation: provision of legal and psychological consultations, assistance in drawing up the necessary documentation, assistance in learning the state language, establishing connections of internally displaced persons with other community members, conducting master classes, group work with children, training for internally displaced persons, etc.

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Matlakala, F. K., L. Nyahunda, and J. C. Makhubele. "POPULATION’S VULNERABILITY TO NATURAL DISASTERS IN RUNNYMEDE VILLAGE AT TZANEEN LOCAL MUNICIPALITY, SOUTH AFRICA." Humanities & Social Sciences Reviews 9, no. 4 (August 12, 2021): 160–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.18510/hssr.2021.9423.

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Purpose of the study: This paper was aimed at determining the population’s vulnerability to natural disasters in Runnymede Village at Tzaneen Local Municipality, South Africa. Methodology: The researchers used the qualitative research approach and the exploratory research design. A total number of 16 participants took part in the study. The participants consisted of small-scale farmers, social workers, and disaster management members. Data was collected through individual semi-structured and focus group interviews and was analysed thematically. Main Findings: The study found that impoverished people in the rural areas, people living with disabilities, children, and women are mainly vulnerable to natural disasters. The study thus concludes that people in rural areas are more prone to the impact of natural disasters due to geopolitical, structural, and cultural systems. Applications of this study: People’s relatives, friends, and others close to them can disappear alongside their livelihoods, homes, hospitals, roads, transport, telecommunications networks, and schools. These effects trigger various emotions such as fear, anger, and grief to community members. To this end, community members will receive holistic intervention from relevant social workers, who will be providing psychosocial support. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study contributes positively to the field of social service, and provides guidelines to social workers to address natural disasters. Due to their educational background, social workers should fight the injustices that people in rural areas are predisposed to. They could challenge these injustices (inequalities) as these infringe on individuals’ rights to dignity and other associated rights.

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Mihal'chi, Ekaterina. "Substantiation of the Integrated Approach to Teaching the Adaptation Discipline “Psychology of Life-Resistance” for Students with Disability." Scientific Research and Development. Socio-Humanitarian Research and Technology 9, no. 1 (April 10, 2020): 37–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.12737/2587-912x-2020-37-44.

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The article provides a rationale for the approach to teaching adaptation course "Psychology of vitality" for persons with disabilities. The authors conducted a survey of students with psychophysical disorders and from a conditionally healthy group to study the effect of their physical form on their ability to cope with stress and difficult life situations. Among respondents from different health groups, assessments of their own resilience were determined; differences in the perception of their physical form; values of stress levels during the year on the Holmes-Ray scale are estimated. According to the results of the study, the authors came to the conclusion that in the educational process of people with disabilities, the adaptation discipline "Psychology of viability" should teach in an integrated form, combining psychological and physical modules, as well as a block on a healthy lifestyle.

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Yüksel, Arzu, Emel Bahadir Yilmaz, and Cansu Esra Kesekci. "Determining the Reasons of Older People for Choosing a Nursing Home: A Comparative Study." Magyar Gerontológia 13 (December 29, 2021): 53–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.47225/mg/13/kulonszam/10587.

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Purpose:This study was conducted as a descriptive and comparative study to determine why a nursing home was chosen for the elderly. Methods:The population of the descriptive study consisted of older people living in a community-dwelling or a nursing home in the Central Anatolian Region of Turkey. The sample consisted of 342 elderly individuals who agreed to participate in the study between October and November 2019 (nursing home: n = 79, community-dwelling: n = 263). After obtaining the permission of the ethics committee (no: 2019/04-03), the data were collected by “Questionnaire Form for Individuals Living in Nursing Homes” and “Questionnaires for Individuals Living in Community-Dwelling."The Chi-square Test analyzed data, and the descriptive characteristics were presented as numbers, percentage, mean, standard deviation, minimum and maximum. Results:The average age of the elderly living in a nursing home was 77.35±7.40 (min: 66, max: 97), and the average age of community-dwelling older people was 70.90±5.57 (min: 65, max: 88). Before coming to the nursing home, 38.0% lived with their spouses, and 35.4% lived alone. 81.7% of community-dwelling older people lived with their families. There was a difference in terms of some sociodemographic variables between both groups. Elderly people staying in nursing home; 26.6% were in the 76-81 age group; 26.6% did not have children; 38.0% had no income; 16.5% had a physical disability; 82.3% used dentures; 13.9% couldn’t do their daily care; 22.8% had low self-confident; 62.0% had sleep problems; 67.1% had no social activity; 35.4% were smokers; 88.6% of them had not visited a nursing home before (p < 0.05). Conclusion:Compared to the community-dwelling older people, the elderly living in a nursing home were more senior, lonely, had a lower income, had higher physical disabilities, had lower social activity and self-confidence, had more sleep problems, and smoked.

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