title: Caregiver Training in Mindfulness-Based Positive Behavior Supports (MBPBS): Effects on Caregivers and Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
abstract: Caregivers often manage the aggressive behavior of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that reside in community group homes. Sometimes this results in adverse outcomes for both the caregivers and the care recipients. We provided a 7-day intensive Mindfulness-Based Positive Behavior Support (MBPBS) training to caregivers from community group homes and assessed the outcomes in terms of caregiver variables, individuals' behaviors, and an administrative outcome. When compared to pre-MBPBS training, the MBPBS training resulted in the caregivers using significantly less physical restraints, and staff stress and staff turnover were considerably reduced. The frequency of injury to caregivers and peers caused by the individuals was significantly reduced. A benefit-cost analysis showed substantial financial savings due to staff participation in the MBPBS program. This study provides further proof-of-concept for the effectiveness of MBPBS training for caregivers, and strengthens the call for training staff in mindfulness meditation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry and Health Behavior, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta University Augusta, GA, USA.
authors.forename: Nirbhay N
authors.initials: NN
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Neuroscience and Sense Organs, University of Bari Bari, Italy.
authors.forename: Giulio E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Lancioni
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, The College of Wooster Wooster, OH, USA.
authors.forename: Bryan T
authors.initials: BT
authors.lastname: Karazsia
authors.affiliation: WellStar School of Nursing, Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA, USA.
authors.forename: Rachel E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Myers
keywords: MBPBS program; Mindfulness-Based Positive Behavior Support; benefit-cost analysis; physical restraints; staff stress; staff training; staff turnover