SynthesisJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2021
Factors facilitating or hindering meaningful staff-client interactions in people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour: A systematic mixed studies review using thematic synthesis.
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8 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Perceptions of People With Intellectual Disabilities on Autonomy and Decision-Making in Daily Life: A Systematic Review and Synthesis of Qualitative Studies.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR · 2026Pooled it
- Animal-Assisted Therapy in Women With Severe-To-Profound Intellectual Disability: A Longitudinal Qualitative Study in Long-Stay Residential Care Within a Psychiatric Hospital.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2026Article
- Recruitment and retention of young adults with sickle cell disease.Health care transitions · 2026Article
- Frontline Staff and Trainer Perspectives on Implementing and Adhering to Positive Behaviour Support in Intellectual Disabilities Care: A Mixed-Methods Study.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2025Article
- Healthcare Professionals' Documentation in Supported Accommodation for People with Profound Intellectual Disabilities: An Educational Intervention Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- "Connectedness" between people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour and support staff: Perceptions of psychologists and support staff.Journal of intellectual disabilities : JOID · 2023Article
- Meaningful moments of interaction with people with profound intellectual disabilities: Reflections from direct support staff.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2022Article
- Setting up a new team of support staff for people with mild intellectual disability or borderline intellectual functioning and severe challenging behaviour: A concept mapping study.Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundInteractions with professional caregivers affect the quality of support and life of people with intellectual disabilities and contribute to the occurrence of challenging behaviour. The present literature review provides an overview of factors facilitating or hindering meaningful staff-client interactions in people with borderline to profound intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour.
methodDatabase searches, reference list and citation screening, and expert consultations were undertaken. A thematic synthesis of 28 studies was performed.
resultsFactors were identified at the client (i.e. behaviour, emotions and (dis)abilities), staff (i.e. interactive principles, knowledge, psychological resources, attributions, attitudes and (coping with) emotions) and context levels (i.e. group size, team and organization).
conclusionsThe present overview provides insights into factors that facilitate or hinder meaningful staff-client interactions with people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour. The results support the need to combine client, staff and contextual factors when considering staff-client interactions in research and practice.
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