The impact of training and staff attributions on staff practice in learning disability services: A pilot study

Journal of Learning Disabilities

Volumn 6, Issue 3, 2002, Pages 239-251

  McKenzie, Karen ^a   Sharp, Kirstin ^b   Paxton, Donna ^a   Murray, George C ^b  

^a Borders Psychological Services ^*

^b Edenhall Hospital   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Attributions; Training

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CONTROLLED STUDY; FOLLOW UP; HEALTH CARE QUALITY; HUMAN; INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION; LEARNING DISORDER; MENTAL HEALTH CARE; MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE; PARAMEDICAL EDUCATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE; STAFF TRAINING;

EID: 0036743246     PISSN: 14690047     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1469004702006003034     Document Type: Article

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