Samways B. Professionals' attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities who self-harm: A literature review.
JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES : JOID 2022;
26:954-971. [PMID:
34338080 PMCID:
PMC9608005 DOI:
10.1177/17446295211025959]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/28/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE, 2013) Guidance on Self-Harm states that professionals supporting people who self-harm should demonstrate compassion, respect and dignity. This literature review examines the evidence for professionals' attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities who self-harm.
METHOD
Four databases (PsychInfo, IBSS, CINAHL and Medline) were systematically searched to find relevant research since 2000.
RESULTS
Four studies met the criteria. Attitudes of professionals supporting people with intellectual disabilities are contrasted with those of professionals in settings focused on supporting people without intellectual disabilities. Professionals supporting people with intellectual disabilities tended to display attitudes and attributions reflective of biobehavioural and psychosocial theories of self-harm, with a greater emphasis on relationships.
CONCLUSION
Much more research is needed which examines the attitudes of professionals supporting people with intellectual disabilities who self-harm.
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