Therapeutic communities for people with intellectual disability and complex needs
Bryant, Christian
Bryant, Christian
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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to describe the use and value of therapeutic communties (TCs) in services for people with intellectual disabilities (IDs) and complex needs. Design/methodology/approach: A structured literature review of TC in ID services. Findings: TCs have been used in a range of in-patient services for people with IDs. Although outcome studies are scarce, those that exist offer promising indications of such service designs. Originality/value: TCs have seen a recent increase of interest in ID services. This paper provides an overview of these services and outlines the benefits that such a residential culture can offer for both service users and staff members. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
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2015
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Taylor, J., Crowther, S. & Bryant, C. (2015). Therapeutic communities for people with intellectual disability and complex needs. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 9 (3), pp.124-131.