Practicality, utility and face-validity of the dynamic support database. Issue 5 (4th September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mottershead, Trixie; Woodrow, Ceri
• Is Part Of: Advances in mental health and intellectual disabilities. Volume 13:Issue 5(2019)
• Page Start: 228
• Page End: 236
• Publication Date: 2019-09-04
• Subjects: Perspective -- Utility -- Learning disability -- Dynamic support database -- Face-validity -- Practicality; Learning disabled -- Mental health services -- Great Britain -- Periodicals; 362.30941
• DOI: 10.1108/AMHID-04-2019-0009
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2044-1282

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore the clinical perspective of the practicality, utility and face-validity of the dynamic support database (DSD) Red, Amber, Green (RAG) rating support tool within adult learning disabilities services in a North West NHS Foundation Trust. The aim of the current project is to evaluate the practicality, utility and face-validity of the DSD RAG rating support tool, as reported by clinicians who have been employing it. Design/methodology/approach: A mixed-methods design was utilised by asking clinicians to complete a questionnaire in relation to the DSD Support Tool. Questionnaires were distributed across three community learning disability teams within the North West. A total of 50 clinicians completed the questionnaire which included rated responses for quantitative analysis and free-text comments for qualitative analysis. Findings: Positive ratings given by clinicians suggested good practicality, utility and face-validity in relation to the tool. Analysis of the free-text comments suggested that the tool supported clinical judgement in a standardised way and helped discussions with commissioners. Feedback also provided insights into how the DSD support tool could be improved. Research limitations/implications: Further investigation would be required to yield higher numbers of participation across NHS Trusts to add reliability to the present findings. Originality/value: The DSD support tool has been used within the NHS Foundation Trust for the last 12 months however the practicality, utility and face-validity of the tool had not been explored from the clinician perspective.