The use of an implementation science theoretical framework to inform the development of a region wide Positive Behavioural Support Workforce Development approach

Karen McKenzie, Anne McNall, Steve Noone, Alison Branch, George Murray, Melissa Sherring, Lynne Jones, Judith Thompson, Jill Chaplin

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Abstract

Background: Concern about the poor care of some people with an intellectual disability has highlighted the need for systemic, large scale interventions to develop a skilled workforce.
Method: We outline how an implementation science theoretical model informed the development of a region wide Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) Workforce Development (WFD) approach.
Results: We provide an example of the application of the model in practice and demonstrate how this enabled us to: understand the competencies and development needs of the workforce; engage effectively with stakeholders; and develop, deliver, and evaluate a PBS WFD model.
Conclusion: The application of the model helped us to identify, prioritise, and address the multiple and complex factors that were relevant to the implementation of the PBS WFD approach.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)675-683
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities
Volume34
Issue number3
Early online date6 Dec 2020
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2021

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