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Interdisciplinarity and self-injury: Toward an inclusive research and treatment paradigm.

Authors :
Roberts, Caroline L.
Larsh, Madilyn
Symons, Frank
Source :
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability. Dec2024, Vol. 49 Issue 4, p378-390. 13p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Background: Historically, the research and treatment of self-injury has been disciplinarily siloed. As a result, the behaviour is understood and treated differently among individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We explore the potential for an interdisciplinary research and practice agenda in self-injury. Method: We conducted 10 focus groups with experts in self-injury and analysed discussions that resulted from the question: "What is the role of interdisciplinarity in the study and treatment of self-injury?" Results: Through a reflexive thematic analysis we came up with actionable and positively-oriented themes: Interdisciplinarity at the Individual Level, Context of Needed Systems-Level Change, Highlighting Workforce Support, Strategic Use of Implementation and Dissemination Science, and The Pursuit of Integration. Each theme includes several subthemes that describe specific strategies. Conclusions: An interdisciplinary approach is not only possible but worthwhile and would be particularly beneficial to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities engaging in self-injurious behaviour. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13668250
Volume :
49
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181550215
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/13668250.2024.2370564