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An evaluation of positive behavioural support implemented within an intensive community support service for people
Nicola Lewis1, Emma Reynolds1, Melanie Vale1
1Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital, UK.
Abstract:
This article evaluates the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary intensive community support service, using positive behavioural support (PBS) as a core intervention model to reduce behaviours of concern and to improve the quality of life and occupational involvement of individuals with a learning disability who present with behaviours that challenge. The service used outcome measures to evaluate the effectiveness of the PBS model. The study looks at pre- and post-outcome measures which showed a significant improvement in behaviour, quality of life and occupational outcomes for individuals with a learning disability presenting with complex behaviours of concern. This study contributes to the growing evidence base for PBS being delivered by specialist community learning disability teams.
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