What kind of support and training do junior qualified nurses working with women with learning disabilities in a secure setting require when dealing with violence and aggression

Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour, < a href="http://www.emeraldinsight.com/toc/jidob/7/3" > Volume 7, Issue 3 < /a > , September 2016. < br/ > Purpose & #xD; & #xD; The paper aims to explore the perceived needs of junior nurses working with women with learning disabilities in a secure setting who display violence and aggression. The study aims to contribute to this specialised area of research and to identify potential areas for further post registration education. & #xD; & #xD; Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a qualitative design using thematic analysis. Initial questionnaires were distributed and the results analysed in order to form initial themes. These initial themes were then used to carry out a one off focus group and this was transcribed verbatim and then analysed using Braun & amp; Clarke (2006) thematic analysis to develop final themes. Findings The findings identified a need for staff to be able to access effective immediate support following incidents of violence and aggression and support be offered within a clear structured environment. Staff indicated that peer supervision be made available and that they also receive adequate education relating to gender specific issues and the use of seclusion. Research limitations/implications The research had several limitations. These included a small sample size which was also largely self-selected. Bias may have to be acknowledged in respect of completion of question...

Source: Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour - July 28, 2016 Category: Criminology Source Type: research