| Title: |
The Role of Direct Support Professionals in Asthma Management |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Davis, Sharon R., Durvasula, Seeta, Merhi, Diana, Young, Paul M., Traini, Daniela (ORCID 0000-0002-7173-017X), Bosnic-Anticevich, Sinthia Z. |
| Source: |
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. 2015 40(4):342-353. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
12 |
| Publication Date: |
2015 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles
Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Allied Health Personnel, Caregivers, Diseases, Intellectual Disability, Chronic Illness, Drug Therapy, Foreign Countries, Self Management |
| Geographic Terms: |
Australia |
| DOI: |
10.3109/13668250.2015.1041100 |
| ISSN: |
1469-9532 |
| Abstract: |
Background: Respiratory disease is common in people with intellectual disability (ID). The inhaled route is preferred for medication administration in treating respiratory diseases, including asthma. People with ID often need assistance with taking medicines due to cognitive, physical, and sensory impairments; in supported accommodation this assistance is provided by direct support professionals (DSPs). Method: A qualitative study design was used to explore DSPs' experiences with asthma medication management. Data were collected via in-depth, semistructured, face-to-face or telephone interviews.Results Key findings included the complex balance of duties undertaken by DSPs, and a lack of consistency in asthma management processes across sites. Conclusions: This exploratory research suggests that DSPs are involved in asthma management and required to use clinical judgement, but are not provided with education and tools to manage asthma in, and foster correct inhaler use by, their clients. This highlights the need for tailored guidelines that integrate with the principles of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
32 |
| Entry Date: |
2018 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1189469 |
| Database: |
ERIC |
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