Promoting Resilience in Direct Support Professionals of Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: A Qualitative Descriptive Study.

IF 1.7 3区医学 Q2 EDUCATION, SPECIAL

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Pub Date : 2023-06-01 DOI:10.1352/1934-9556-61.3.250

Melissa L Desroches, Mirinda Tyo

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Abstract

The direct support professional (DSP) workforce shortage crisis has reached untenable levels during the COVID-19 pandemic as DSPs rapidly exit the workforce. To gain a better understanding of factors that contribute to DSP resilience during stressful and challenging times, we interviewed 10 DSPs identified by colleagues as resilient to elicit strategies to promote DSP resilience. Our content analysis revealed nine distinct strategies: (a) communication; (b) self-worth and recognition; (c) authentic, equitable relationships; (d) embracing change and learning; (e) establishing and maintaining boundaries; (f) cultivating an intentional mindset; (g) self-care; (h) spirituality/"the bigger picture"; and (i) a daily practice of humor and fun.

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促进智力和发育障碍成人直接支持专业人员的弹性:一项定性描述性研究。

在2019冠状病毒病大流行期间，直接支持专业人员(DSP)劳动力短缺危机已达到无法维持的水平，因为DSP迅速退出劳动力市场。为了更好地了解在压力和挑战时期影响DSP弹性的因素，我们采访了10位被同事认为具有弹性的DSP，以得出促进DSP弹性的策略。我们的内容分析揭示了九种不同的策略:(a)沟通;(b)自我价值和认可;(c)真实、公平的关系;(d)拥抱改变和学习;(e)建立和维持边界;(f)培养有意的心态;(g)自理;(h)灵性/“更大的图景”;(1)每天练习幽默和乐趣。

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2.60

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11.10%

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期刊介绍： Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is dedicated to meeting the information needs of those who seek effective ways to help people with mental retardation. The journal reports new teaching approaches, program developments, administrative tools, program evaluation, service utilization studies, community surveys, public policy issues, training and case studies, and current research in mental retardation. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is a peer-reviewed journal whose consulting editors represent a broad spectrum of settings: universities, research centers, public and private residential care facilities, and specialized community service agencies.