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Impact of the HealthMatters Train-the-Trainer Program on the Health and Health Behaviors of Staff Supporting Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Center:

IL-Institute on Disability & Human Development, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Beth Marks
[email protected]
312-413-1059

Product Description:

This study examined the health impact of IDD-SS workers who participated in a HealthMatters Program: Train-the-Trainer Certified Instructor Workshop followed by implementing a 12-week HealthMatters Program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) that they care for as part of their employment. Findings support the need to develop programs and organizational policies for health promotion activities for direct care staff.

Keyword(s):

direct service providers, health behaviors, worksite health promotion and staff health, organizational culture/climate, occupational health and safety programs

Product/Publication Type(s):

Peer-reviewed publications in scholarly journals Published/In Press

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

Alternative Format:

Electronic (disc, CD, 508 compliant web posting)

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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