- Down syndrome and intellectual disability research
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Disability Education and Employment
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Workplace Health and Well-being
University Medical Center Groningen
2016-2020
University of Groningen
2016-2020
Ipse de Bruggen
2020
GGZ Drenthe
2020
Abstract Background Staff supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities are at risk of burnout symptoms. Evidence suggests an association between exposure to challenging behaviours and symptoms staff, but the protective role staff psychological resources in this relation has been understudied. Method We investigated direct moderating effects several resources. ( N = 1271) completed online survey concerning (subscale Emotional Exhaustion Maslach Burnout Inventory), a range potential...
Abstract Despite the effectiveness of positive behavior support (PBS) in reducing challenging behaviors, availability PBS for individuals with intellectual disabilities is limited many countries including Netherlands. Training care staff supporting may be a way to improve provision PBS. We aimed explore preliminary training behaviors disabilities. Using one group, double pretest–posttest design, 24 members involved 11 adult and participated. assessed changes quality life individuals,...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to give an overview studies that focused on variables likely affect staff ability carry out behavioural strategies for challenging behaviours in individuals with intellectual disabilities. Design/methodology/approach Literature review: were published a peer reviewed journal, between 1999 and 2016, selected review. Findings In total, 29 articles selected. Several factors appropriately interventions identified: assumptions, distressing emotions elicited by...