Caregiver Training in Mindfulness-Based Positive Behavior Supports (MBPBS): Effects on Caregivers and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Nirbhay N. Singh, Giulio E. Lancioni, Bryan T Karazsia, Rachel E. Myers
Frontiers in Psychology 2016 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00098 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Pre-post proof-of-concept study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | Caregivers from community group homes supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| Intervention | Mindfulness-Based Positive Behavior Support (MBPBS) training |
| Duration | 7-day intensive training |
| Topics | Meditation |
| Keywords | Mbpbs program Benefit-cost analysis Physical restraints Staff stress Staff training Staff turnover |
| Key points | Caregivers who completed a 7-day intensive MBPBS training used significantly fewer physical restraints, and staff stress and turnover were considerably reduced. Injuries to caregivers and peers caused by the individuals were significantly reduced, and a benefit-cost analysis showed substantial financial savings. The authors describe these results as further proof-of-concept for MBPBS training. |
Abstract
Caregivers often manage the aggressive behavior of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that reside in community group homes. Sometimes this results in adverse outcomes for both the caregivers and the care recipients. We provided a 7-day intensive Mindfulness-Based Positive Behavior Support (MBPBS) training to caregivers from community group homes and assessed the outcomes in terms of caregiver variables, individuals' behaviors, and an administrative outcome. When compared to pre-MBPBS training, the MBPBS training resulted in the caregivers using significantly less physical restraints, and staff stress and staff turnover were considerably reduced. The frequency of injury to caregivers and peers caused by the individuals was significantly reduced. A benefit-cost analysis showed substantial financial savings due to staff participation in the MBPBS program. This study provides further proof-of-concept for the effectiveness of MBPBS training for caregivers, and strengthens the call for training staff in mindfulness meditation.
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| The Effectiveness of Mindfulness Training for Children with ADHD and Mindful Parenting for their Parents Children aged 8-12 with ADHD and their parents | 2011 | Within-group waitlist controlled trial | n = 22 |
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