Date of Award
2013
Degree Type
Thesis - ECU Access Only
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) Honours
School
School of Exercise and Health Sciences
Faculty
Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science
First Advisor
Dr Janet Richmond
Second Advisor
Professor Ruth Marquis
Abstract
Introduction: Social inclusion for people with disabilities, facilitated by support workers is person focused. The programs success in facilitating social inclusion requires evaluation.
Methods: Electronic database and manual searches were conducted; identifying methods utilised by staff to support social inclusion for adults with intellectual disabilities. Alternative to Employment Programs and Supported Accommodation Settings were included. Methodological quality was assessed by three reviewers.
Results: Eight articles were reviewed, comprising of 588 participants in total. The perceptions and experiences of adults with intellectual disabilities on social inclusion, and support workers effectiveness and training to support social inclusion were analysed and discussed. Four publications were assessed as robust, two as good, and two as satisfactory.
Conclusions: Methods to support social inclusion for adults with intellectual disability were described, compared, and contrasted. Although effective, variables exist, impacting on the programs success. Staff training and improved communication facilitates effective practices.
Recommended Citation
Bloomfield, C. (2013). Innovating outcomes for adults attending alternative to employment programs : a role for occupational therapy. https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses_hons/93