| Title: |
Interdisciplinarity and Self-Injury: Toward an Inclusive Research and Treatment Paradigm |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Caroline L. Roberts (ORCID 0000-0002-1846-9654); Madilyn Larsh; Frank Symons (ORCID 0000-0001-9833-4807) |
| Source: |
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. 2024 49(4):378-390. |
| 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: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Sponsoring Agency: |
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) (DHHS/NIH) |
| Contract Number: |
HD044763 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Self Destructive Behavior; Therapy; Interdisciplinary Approach; Intellectual Disability; Developmental Disabilities; Specialists; Research Design; Systems Approach; Change Strategies; Injuries; Burnout; Prevention; Labor Force; Information Needs |
| DOI: |
10.3109/13668250.2024.2370564 |
| ISSN: |
1366-8250; 1469-9532 |
| Abstract: |
Background: Historically, the research and treatment of self-injury has been disciplinarily siloed. As a result, the behaviour is understood and treated differently among individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We explore the potential for an interdisciplinary research and practice agenda in self-injury. Method: We conducted 10 focus groups with experts in self-injury and analysed discussions that resulted from the question: "What is the role of interdisciplinarity in the study and treatment of self-injury?" Results: Through a reflexive thematic analysis we came up with actionable and positively-oriented themes: Interdisciplinarity at the Individual Level, Context of Needed Systems-Level Change, Highlighting Workforce Support, Strategic Use of Implementation and Dissemination Science, and The Pursuit of Integration. Each theme includes several subthemes that describe specific strategies. Conclusions: An interdisciplinary approach is not only possible but worthwhile and would be particularly beneficial to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities engaging in self-injurious behaviour. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1452728 |
| Database: |
ERIC |