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Commentary on “Training in positive behavioural support: increasing staff self-efficacy and positive outcome expectations”

Ciara Padden (Tizard Centre, University of Kent, Canterbury, UK)

Tizard Learning Disability Review

ISSN: 1359-5474

Article publication date: 4 April 2016

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on Stocks and Slater’s paper, “Training in positive behavioural support: increasing staff self-efficacy and positive outcome expectations”.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a narrative review of staff training in positive behaviour support (PBS) and challenging behaviour, drawing on Stocks and Slater’s paper and the core staff competencies outlined in the PBS Competence Framework (PBS Coalition, 2015).

Findings

Taking into consideration multiple outcome measures, including staff outcomes such as self-efficacy, changes in staff behaviour, and the impact on quality of life for service users, may provide a broader insight into the effects of staff training. Supports and systems such as hands-on training, supervision, and practice leadership are also important factors that are likely to lead to positive service user and staff outcomes.

Originality/value

This commentary reflects on Stocks and Slater’s paper in the broader context of staff training outcomes and factors that contribute to high-quality services for people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour.

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Citation

Padden, C. (2016), "Commentary on “Training in positive behavioural support: increasing staff self-efficacy and positive outcome expectations”", Tizard Learning Disability Review, Vol. 21 No. 2, pp. 103-107. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-01-2016-0001

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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