A conceptual model for care in developmental disability services

Area of Science:

• Developmental Disabilities
• Nursing Care
• Healthcare Frameworks

Background:

• Understanding the nuances of care for individuals with developmental disabilities is crucial.
• Existing frameworks may not fully capture the personal experience of care within group home settings.
• The relationship between nursing practice and the holistic care of individuals with developmental disabilities requires further examination.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a personal conceptual framework for examining the nature of care for people with developmental disabilities.
• To analyze the concepts of care and self-care in the context of developmental disabilities.
• To explore the role of nursing in the care and training of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Main Methods:

• Conceptual analysis of care and self-care.
• Examination of nursing's role in developmental disability care.
• Construction of a personal conceptual framework based on lived experiences.

Main Results:

• A novel conceptual framework for understanding care dynamics in developmental disability settings was developed.
• The study highlights the interconnectedness of general care, self-care, and nursing within this population.
• Personal experiences of developmental disability significantly inform the proposed care framework.

Conclusions:

• The developed framework offers a unique perspective on care for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• It emphasizes the importance of integrating personal experiences into care models.
• Further research can utilize this framework to enhance nursing practice and training in group homes.