Rural and Remote Area Service Provision for People Aging With Intellectual Disability

Title
Rural and Remote Area Service Provision for People Aging With Intellectual Disability
Publication Date
2013
Author(s)
Wark, Stuart
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5366-1860
Email: stuart.wark@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:swark5
Hussain, Rafat
Edwards, Helen
Type of document
Journal Article
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Place of publication
United States of America
DOI
10.1111/jppi.12017
UNE publication id
une:12607
Abstract
In recent years, a combination of factors has seen life expectancies for people with intellectual disabilities increase dramatically. The majority of research so far has focused upon metropolitan areas, but little information is available regarding the impact of this relatively new phenomenon within rural localities. The authors examine the issues surrounding aging with an intellectual disability within rural areas and identify possible areas of change to policy and practice that may better support the individual living in non-metropolitan locations. A three-round Delphi research model was utilized over a period of 12 months to examine the views of disability support workers from rural organizations regarding issues associated with aging. This study detailed a large number of items rated as important by direct care staff. A thematic analysis identified specific areas of concern including funding, training challenges and options, and access to relevant generic and specialist services. The findings of this study have implications for the delivery of rural services and training of staff. The results point to the need for changes to initial training and professional development options to support staff to work successfully with people with intellectual disabilities who are aging in rural areas.
Link
Citation
Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(1), p. 62-70
ISSN
1741-1130
1741-1122
Start page
62
End page
70

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