Staff perspectives on paperwork in group homes for people with intellectual disability

被引:5
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作者
Quilliam, Claire [1 ]
Bigby, Christine [1 ]
Douglas, Jacinta [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] La Trobe Univ, Living Disabil Res Ctr, Bundoora, Vic, Australia
[2] Summer Fdn, Blackburn, Lancs, England
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关键词
Group homes; intellectual disability; paperwork; frontline perspective; support workers; critical reflection; CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR;
D O I
10.3109/13668250.2017.1378315
中图分类号
G76 [特殊教育];
学科分类号
040109 ;
摘要
Background: Paperwork can transform organisational aims into action in group homes, but it can also be problematic for staff. The aim of this study was to explore frontline staff perspectives on paperwork in group homes for people with intellectual disability. Methods: Constructivist grounded theory methodology guided the study. Data were collected from 29 participants through semi-structured interviews, participant observations and journaling. Coding and sorting methods were used to analyse participants' perspectives. Results: Staff have nuanced paperwork perspectives. They described and evaluated paperwork in terms of its value and fit with resident-focused practice. They identified gaps in paperwork and reimagined its design and use. Conclusions: Frontline staffs' reflection suggests some paperwork hinders them from supporting residents well. This suggests organisations could consult better with staff to design paperwork that has a goodness of fit to their practice. Further research could explore how staff manage the limiting characteristics of paperwork.
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页码:264 / 273
页数:10
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