| Title: |
Psychological Resilience of Providers of Children with Developmental Disabilities during the COVID-19 Pandemic |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Mae Yue Tan; Tammy S. H. Lim; Ying Qi Kang (ORCID 0000-0001-9544-973X); Phyllis P. L. Lim; Liang Shen; Shang Chee Chong; Ramkumar Aishworiya |
| Source: |
Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities. 2024 36(4):665-679. |
| Availability: |
Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
15 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Preschool Children; Resilience (Psychology); COVID-19; Pandemics; Intervention; Well Being; Interdisciplinary Approach; Developmental Disabilities; Depression (Psychology); Rating Scales; Anxiety; Foreign Countries; Distance Education; Teacher Attitudes; Stress Variables; Scores; Incidence |
| Geographic Terms: |
Singapore |
| DOI: |
10.1007/s10882-023-09926-4 |
| ISSN: |
1056-263X; 1573-3580 |
| Abstract: |
In Singapore, preschool children with developmental disabilities receive developmental interventions by multidisciplinary teams of providers across various settings. Cessation of in-person sessions during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated providers to pivot rapidly and use virtual platforms to continue delivering interventions. This cross-sectional study assessed the effects of this challenging experience on providers' psychological wellbeing, including resilience, depression, stress, and anxiety. Ninety-five providers anonymously completed (i) an online questionnaire which included questions on their perceptions of the provision of virtual services and stress; (ii) the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC); and (iii) the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS). Among participants who used virtual platforms to continue providing interventions, 83.3% reported difficulties during sessions. Over half (57.9%; n = 55) reported increased stress compared to pre-COVID-19. The mean CD-RISC score (62.7; range: 36-88) was lower than that of general population samples, indicating reduced resilience. Lack of flexibility to work from home, difficulties providing interventions online, higher self-reported stress, and a non-hospital setting were significantly associated with lower resilience. Prevalence rates of depression, anxiety, and stress were 13.7% (n = 13), 42.1% (n = 40), and 56.8% (n = 54), respectively, with school-based settings significantly associated with a positive screen for depression. The results reveal the often-invisible psychological ill-effects in providers of children with developmental disabilities and underscore the need for targeted support to improve their resilience and overall mental wellbeing so that they can continue to effectively provide the crucial interventions needed by the children under their care. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1434153 |
| Database: |
ERIC |