Effective communication training interventions for paid carers supporting adults with learning disabilities

Kyle, S.D., Melville, C.A. and Jones, A. (2010) Effective communication training interventions for paid carers supporting adults with learning disabilities. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 38(3), pp. 201-216. (doi: 10.1111/j.1468-3156.2009.00594.x)

Abstract

Carer communication skills contribute to the well being of individuals with learning disabilities. Few studies have examined the effectiveness of communication training interventions, and there is a lack of robust measures of outcome. A communication self-efficacy measure relevant to carers supporting adults with learning disabilities was developed and piloted. Paid carers supporting adults with learning disabilities participated in the study. A pre-post intervention study design was used to examine the reliability and sensitivity to change of the Glasgow-Communication Efficacy Scale (G-CES). Twenty-six paid carers completed the G-CES before and after participating in a communication training intervention. The scale had good internal and test-retest reliability. Carer communication efficacy increased after taking part in the training. Use of the G-CES in clinical services and research studies can help to develop the evidence base on the effectiveness of communication training interventions relevant to working with persons with learning disabilities.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Jones, Dr Alison and Melville, Professor Craig and Kyle, Dr Simon
• Authors: Kyle, S.D., Melville, C.A., and Jones, A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing > Clinical Specialities
• Journal Name: British Journal of Learning Disabilities
• ISSN: 1354-4187