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Investigating the relationship between stress and worker behaviour

J Rose1, F Jones, B Fletcher

  • 1Whitchurch Hospital, Cardiff, Wales, UK.

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research : JIDR
|June 9, 1998
PubMed
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Staff in high-stress intellectual disability homes face more demands and less support. Low-stress environments foster more positive staff-resident interactions, crucial for care quality.

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Area of Science:

  • Intellectual Disability Care
  • Occupational Health Psychology
  • Residential Support Services

Background:

  • Direct care staff in intellectual disability residential homes experience significant work-related stress.
  • Understanding the factors contributing to staff stress is vital for improving care quality and staff well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between work demands, support, and stress levels in direct care staff.
  • To identify differences in staff-resident interactions and activities between high-stress and low-stress residential settings.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized questionnaires to assess staff stress (anxiety, depression), demands, support, and constraints.
  • Employed direct observation to record staff interactions with residents and their involvement in various activities.

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Main Results:

  • High-stress homes reported greater demands and less support compared to low-stress homes.
  • Low-stress homes exhibited higher staff-resident interaction frequency, characterized by assistance and positive engagement.
  • Staff in high-stress homes spent more time on community-oriented activities outside the residence.

Conclusions:

  • Workplace demands and support levels significantly influence staff stress in intellectual disability services.
  • Enhancing positive staff-resident interactions and adequate support are key to reducing stress in residential care settings.
  • Further research is recommended to explore interventions for mitigating stress and improving the work environment for direct care staff.