Tensions experienced by employment support professionals when seeking meaningful employment for persons with developmental disabilities.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ridd.2020.103603
Abstract: PURPOSE Current research suggests that supported employment for people with developmental disabilities offers significantly higher rates of employment, personal satisfaction, and employer satisfaction. This study focuses on tensions experienced by employment support professionals while working… read more here.
Keywords: tensions experienced; support professionals; employment support; employment ... See more keywords
The Effects of Aggression Subtypes on Burnout and Caregiver Instability in Direct Support Professionals
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DOI: 10.1177/10983007211013794
Abstract: Aggression is a known contributor to burnout and caregiver instability among direct support professionals (DSPs) caring for adults with developmental disabilities. However, few studies have explore... read more here.
Keywords: caregiver instability; burnout caregiver; direct support; support professionals ... See more keywords
Direct Support Professionals: Stress and Resiliency Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-60.3.246
Abstract: This study reports on the results of an online survey of direct support professionals (DSPs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in June 2020 to measure their perceived quality of life, stressors, coping/resilience skills, and knowledge of… read more here.
Keywords: professionals stress; direct support; covid pandemic; support ... See more keywords
Direct Support Professionals and COVID-19 Vaccination: A Comparison of Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Direct Support Professionals.
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DOI: 10.1352/1934-9556-61.1.1
Abstract: Direct support professionals (DSPs) may be at increased risk of contracting COVID-19 due to the proximal nature of their work. In response to the pandemic a three-wave study was launched to understand experiences of DSPs.… read more here.
Keywords: professionals covid; support professionals; direct support; covid vaccination ... See more keywords