Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Problems in Singapore: Perspectives from Mainstream Mental Health Professionals

Autor/inn/en	Ee, Jonathan; Lim, Jan Mei; Stenfert Kroese, Biza; Rose, John
Titel	Services for People with Intellectual Disabilities and Mental Health Problems in Singapore: Perspectives from Mainstream Mental Health Professionals
Quelle	In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 67 (2021) 5, S.371-380 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Ee, Jonathan) ORCID (Rose, John)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2047-3869
DOI	10.1080/20473869.2021.1932394
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Mental Disorders; Intellectual Disability; Comorbidity; Allied Health Personnel; Attitudes; Health Services; Access to Health Care; Work Experience; Knowledge Level; Personal Autonomy; Staff Development; Caregivers; Cooperation; Interaction; Empowerment; Singapore + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Mental illness; Geisteskrankheit; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Attitude; Einstellung; Verhalten; Health service; Gesundheitsdienst; Gesundheitswesen; Employment experience; Job experience; Occupational experience; Berufserfahrung; Wissensbasis; Individuelle Autonomie; Personnel development; Personalentwicklung; Caregiver; Carer; Betreuungsperson; Pfleger; Co-operation; Kooperation; Interaktion; Singapur
Abstract	Background: Generic mental health staff often have contact with people with intellectual disabilities when they access mainstream mental health services. To date, there has not been any research conducted in nonwestern countries to explore their views. This paper investigates the views and experiences of mainstream mental health professionals regarding the mental health services for people with intellectual disabilities in Singapore. Methods: Eight staff members from generic mental health services were interviewed. Thematic analysis was used to identify main themes. Findings: The main themes are related to their work experiences, perceptions of people with intellectual disabilities, ideal staff characteristics and service recommendations. Conclusions: Participants identified a lack of experience and knowledge when working with this population. They highlighted the challenges they face promoting choice and autonomy for people with intellectual disabilities. The discussion includes recommendations for improving staff knowledge through training opportunities, consideration of non-pharmacological approaches and early collaboration with caregivers during the treatment process. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01