• myGriffith
    • Staff portal
    • Contact Us⌄
      • Future student enquiries 1800 677 728
      • Current student enquiries 1800 154 055
      • International enquiries +61 7 3735 6425
      • General enquiries 07 3735 7111
      • Online enquiries
      • Staff phonebook
    View Item 
    •   Home
    • Griffith Research Online
    • Journal articles
    • View Item
    • Home
    • Griffith Research Online
    • Journal articles
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Browse

  • All of Griffith Research Online
    • Communities & Collections
    • Authors
    • By Issue Date
    • Titles
  • This Collection
    • Authors
    • By Issue Date
    • Titles
  • Statistics

  • Most Popular Items
  • Statistics by Country
  • Most Popular Authors
  • Support

  • Contact us
  • FAQs
  • Admin login

  • Login
  • Educating mental health staff in sensory approaches using an e-learning package: A three month follow-up

    Author(s)
    Meredith, Pamela
    Hutchens, Sarah
    Kerley, Lachlan
    Taylor, Michelle
    Slattery, Maddy
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Slattery, Maddy E.
    Year published
    2018
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    Background/Aims: Emerging evidence suggests that people with mental illness report improved emotional regulation through the use of sensory approaches; however, incorporating sensory approaches into clinical practice requires training. While use of a sensory approaches e-learning training package has revealed short-term improvements in staff knowledge, confidence and attitudes towards sensory approaches, the preservation of these changes over time has not been investigated. Methods: A multi-method longitudinal survey design was used. Data were collected pre-, post- and 3-months after participants completed a sensory approaches ...
    View more >
    Background/Aims: Emerging evidence suggests that people with mental illness report improved emotional regulation through the use of sensory approaches; however, incorporating sensory approaches into clinical practice requires training. While use of a sensory approaches e-learning training package has revealed short-term improvements in staff knowledge, confidence and attitudes towards sensory approaches, the preservation of these changes over time has not been investigated. Methods: A multi-method longitudinal survey design was used. Data were collected pre-, post- and 3-months after participants completed a sensory approaches e-learning package. Surveys included multiple-choice questions, a Knowledge, Confidence and Attitudes Scale, and questions regarding the implementation of sensory approaches. Findings: Three months following course completion, participant scores on knowledge (actual and perceived), confidence and attitudes about sensory approaches had decreased slightly from scores immediately after training; however, perceived knowledge and confidence remained significantly higher than pre-training. Most participants reported that they were implementing more sensory approaches 3 months after completion of the package. Key barriers to the implementation of sensory approaches were staff roles and time/resources. Conclusions: This study revealed sustained improvements in clinician confidence and knowledge following completion of the package and identified factors influencing implementation. Findings highlight the need for continued educational support and workplace changes to increase the inclusion of sensory approaches in clinical practice.
    View less >
    Journal Title
    International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation
    Volume
    25
    Issue
    8
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.12968/ijtr.2018.25.8.425
    Subject
    Clinical sciences
    Clinical sciences not elsewhere classified
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/381546
    Collection
    • Journal articles

    Footer

    Disclaimer

    • Privacy policy
    • Copyright matters
    • CRICOS Provider - 00233E

    Tagline

    • Gold Coast
    • Logan
    • Brisbane - Queensland, Australia
    First Peoples of Australia
    • Aboriginal
    • Torres Strait Islander