| Title: |
Professionals' Attitudes towards People with Intellectual Disabilities Who Self-Harm: A Literature Review |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Samways, Beverley (ORCID 0000-0002-8883-7512) |
| Source: |
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities. Dec 2022 26(4):954-971. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
18 |
| Publication Date: |
2022 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: |
Intellectual Disability; Self Destructive Behavior; Professional Personnel; Attitudes; Knowledge Level; Behavior; Interpersonal Communication; Personality Traits; Symptoms (Individual Disorders) |
| DOI: |
10.1177/17446295211025959 |
| ISSN: |
1744-6295; 1744-6309 |
| Abstract: |
Background: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, 2013) Guidance on Self-Harm states that professionals supporting people who self-harm should demonstrate compassion, respect and dignity. This literature review examines the evidence for professionals' attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities who self-harm. Method: Four databases (PsychInfo, IBSS, CINAHL and Medline) were systematically searched to find relevant research since 2000. Results: Four studies met the criteria. Attitudes of professionals supporting people with intellectual disabilities are contrasted with those of professionals in settings focused on supporting people without intellectual disabilities. Professionals supporting people with intellectual disabilities tended to display attitudes and attributions reflective of biobehavioural and psychosocial theories of self-harm, with a greater emphasis on relationships. Conclusion: Much more research is needed which examines the attitudes of professionals supporting people with intellectual disabilities who self-harm. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2022 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1353876 |
| Database: |
ERIC |