Parental perceptions of information needs and service provision for children with developmental disabilities in rural Australia
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Article Title | Parental perceptions of information needs and service provision for children with developmental disabilities in rural Australia |
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ERA Journal ID | 16035 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Hussain, Rafat (Author) and Tait, Kathleen (Author) |
Journal Title | Disability and Rehabilitation |
Journal Citation | 37 (18), pp. 1609-1616 |
Number of Pages | 8 |
Year | 2015 |
Publisher | Taylor & Francis |
Place of Publication | London, United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0963-8288 |
1464-5165 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3109/09638288.2014.972586 |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/09638288.2014.972586?scroll=top&needAccess=true |
Abstract | Purpose: Rural Australians comprise a third of the population. However, there are relatively few research studies that have focused on issues for children with developmental disabilities in rural regions. In particular, there is very limited research that gives voice to parents regarding challenges faced by them due to their location in rural regions. • The challenges around lack of information about support systems available add to parental stress as does limited experience, frequent staff turnover and poor attitude of many service providers. • There is a need to improve rural service provision. Feasible options within resource constraints include focussed in-service training to narrow the information gap, improve provider-client interaction around attitudinal issues, and uptake of tele-health services. • Setting up of parent-professional support groups as well peer support groups using digital technologies will help reduce the sense of isolation for rural carers and minimise impediments related to travelling long distances. |
Keywords | Australia; developmental disabilities; information needs; rural; support services |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 441006. Sociological methodology and research methods |
441003. Rural sociology | |
390411. Special education and disability | |
461010. Social and community informatics | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | University of New England |
School of Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2vv2/parental-perceptions-of-information-needs-and-service-provision-for-children-with-developmental-disabilities-in-rural-australia
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