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ArticleJournal of applied research in intellectual disabilities : JARID2025

Frontline Staff and Trainer Perspectives on Implementing and Adhering to Positive Behaviour Support in Intellectual Disabilities Care: A Mixed-Methods Study.

Eke Bruinsma, Annelies A de Bildt, Pieter J Hoekstra, Gerda M de Kuijper, Barbara J van den Hoofdakker

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Eke BruinsmaUniversity Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Annelies A de BildtUniversity Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4196-2404
Pieter J HoekstraUniversity Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Gerda M de KuijperUniversity Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Barbara J van den HoofdakkerUniversity Medical Centre Groningen, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.

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Dutch Research Council (in Dutch translated as Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (NWO)) 432-13-809
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Abstract

backgroundWe aimed to identify key factors in implementing and adhering to positive behaviour support (PBS), provided by frontline staff, targeting challenging behaviours of people with intellectual disabilities living in residential group homes.

methodUsing semi-structured interviews with 12 frontline staff members, we collected perspectives on a PBS training that they received. In two separate focus groups with nine frontline staff members and nine PBS trainers, we discussed factors perceived to influence PBS implementation and adherence. Hybrid coding and thematic analysis were employed.

resultsFrontline staff were positive about the content of the training and noticed improvements in challenging behaviours of the people they cared for. Key factors for implementation and adherence included organisation-wide embedding of PBS, management support, motivating staff, clear documentation, regular evaluations, and additional training sessions.

conclusionsThis study provides valuable insights for the implementation of and adherence to frontline staff-provided PBS.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelGroup HomesHealth PersonnelIntellectual DisabilityProblem BehaviorAdultFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedQualitative Researchadherencefrontline staffimplementationpositive behaviour support

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PMID39988456
PMCPMC11847656

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