TY - JOUR
T1 - Mental health
T2 - Knowledge, attitudes and training of professionals on dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and psychiatric disorder
AU - Werner, S.
AU - Stawski, M.
PY - 2012/3
Y1 - 2012/3
N2 - Background Dual diagnosis (DD) refers to the coexistence of intellectual disability and psychiatric disorder. In order to provide individuals with DD with adequate care, it is essential for mental health workers to have adequate knowledge and positive attitudes. These may be achieved through proper training. Aims To summarise the available literature examining the knowledge, attitudes and training of psychiatrists and other professional caregivers in regard to serving people with DD. Methods A search strategy was developed to find manuscripts published in English since 1995. Results Twenty-seven studies on knowledge, attitudes and training in the field of DD were identified and reviewed in this paper. Conclusion The findings of this review stress the need to improve the knowledge, competence and attitudes of practitioners within the DD field via training and practice opportunities. In light of this review, recommendations for improving training opportunities and for conducting future research are made.
AB - Background Dual diagnosis (DD) refers to the coexistence of intellectual disability and psychiatric disorder. In order to provide individuals with DD with adequate care, it is essential for mental health workers to have adequate knowledge and positive attitudes. These may be achieved through proper training. Aims To summarise the available literature examining the knowledge, attitudes and training of psychiatrists and other professional caregivers in regard to serving people with DD. Methods A search strategy was developed to find manuscripts published in English since 1995. Results Twenty-seven studies on knowledge, attitudes and training in the field of DD were identified and reviewed in this paper. Conclusion The findings of this review stress the need to improve the knowledge, competence and attitudes of practitioners within the DD field via training and practice opportunities. In light of this review, recommendations for improving training opportunities and for conducting future research are made.
KW - Dual diagnosis
KW - Intellectual disability
KW - Learning disability
KW - Mental health
KW - Psychiatric disorders
KW - Services
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U2 - 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01429.x
DO - 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2011.01429.x
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C2 - 21554470
AN - SCOPUS:84857039892
SN - 0964-2633
VL - 56
SP - 291
EP - 304
JO - Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
JF - Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
IS - 3
ER -