Melissa L. Desroches and Mirinda Tyo, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.
Intellect Dev Disabil. 2023 Jun 1;61(3):250-264. doi: 10.1352/1934-9556-61.3.250.
The direct support professional (DSP) workforce shortage crisis has reached untenable levels during the COVID-19 pandemic as DSPs rapidly exit the workforce. To gain a better understanding of factors that contribute to DSP resilience during stressful and challenging times, we interviewed 10 DSPs identified by colleagues as resilient to elicit strategies to promote DSP resilience. Our content analysis revealed nine distinct strategies: (a) communication; (b) self-worth and recognition; (c) authentic, equitable relationships; (d) embracing change and learning; (e) establishing and maintaining boundaries; (f) cultivating an intentional mindset; (g) self-care; (h) spirituality/"the bigger picture"; and (i) a daily practice of humor and fun.
直接支持专业人员（DSP）劳动力短缺危机在 COVID-19 大流行期间达到了不可持续的水平，因为 DSP 人员迅速退出劳动力市场。为了更好地了解在紧张和具有挑战性的时期有助于 DSP 保持韧性的因素，我们采访了 10 名被同事认为具有韧性的 DSP，以引出促进 DSP 韧性的策略。我们的内容分析揭示了九个不同的策略：（a）沟通；（b）自我价值感和认可；（c）真实、公平的关系；（d）接受变化和学习；（e）建立和维护边界；（f）培养有意的心态；（g）自我保健；（h）精神/“大局观”；以及（i）每天练习幽默和乐趣。
