A feasibility study of enhanced occupational therapy for children and young people with central nervous system tumours – outcomes for the families and for occupational therapy (2020)
Journal Article
Morgan, R., Estlin, E., Pizer, B., Keane, J., Bowyer, P., Nenadic, G., …Long, T. (2020). A feasibility study of enhanced occupational therapy for children and young people with central nervous system tumours – outcomes for the families and for occupational therapy. CYPF journal, Autumn(2020), 20-28

A two-year feasibility study was conducted to explore harmonisation of occupation-focused practice between two UK children’s cancer centres. The Short Child Occupational Profile (SCOPE) identified occupational needs of children with brain tumours to... Read More about A feasibility study of enhanced occupational therapy for children and young people with central nervous system tumours – outcomes for the families and for occupational therapy.

Fathers of adults who have a learning disability : roles, needs and concerns (2017)
Journal Article
Davys, D., Mitchell, D., & Martin, R. (2017). Fathers of adults who have a learning disability : roles, needs and concerns. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 45(4), 266-273. https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12205

Background:
There is little research that specifically relates to fathers of adults with a learning disability despite the social expectation that fathers will provide a supportive role over the lifespan.
Methods:
Semi-structured interviews we... Read More about Fathers of adults who have a learning disability : roles, needs and concerns.

Men as caregivers : implications for occupational therapy (2016)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., & Collins, T. (2016, June). Men as caregivers : implications for occupational therapy. Poster presented at College of Occupational Therapists 40th Annual Conference, Harrrogate International Centre

There is an increasing demand upon families to provide care in a context of reduced resources and budgetary constraint. Occupational therapists are called upon not only to work with individuals but to collaborate with families and communities (World... Read More about Men as caregivers : implications for occupational therapy.

Fathers of people with an intellectual disability : a review of the literature (2016)
Journal Article
Davys, D., Mitchell, D., & Martin, R. (2016). Fathers of people with an intellectual disability : a review of the literature. Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, 21(2), 175-196. https://doi.org/10.1177/1744629516650129

The aim of this paper is to review the literature related to fathers of people who have an intellectual disability. Electronic databases and citation tracking were used to collate data using key terms such as fathers, adults with an intellectual dis... Read More about Fathers of people with an intellectual disability : a review of the literature.

Futures planning - adult sibling perspectives (2014)
Journal Article
Davys, D., Mitchell, D., & Haigh, C. (2014). Futures planning - adult sibling perspectives. British Journal of Learning Disabilities, 43(3), 219-226. https://doi.org/10.1111/bld.12099

15 adult siblings of people who have a learning disability were interviewed in relation to their future wishes and expectations of care giving. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was used to analyse transcripts from the interviews where... Read More about Futures planning - adult sibling perspectives.

Adult siblings of people with a learning disability – future plans and concerns (2011)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D., Mitchell, D., & Haigh, C. (2011, December). Adult siblings of people with a learning disability – future plans and concerns. Presented at Seattle Club Learning Disability Research Conference, University of Cambridge

Background
Acknowledgement exists at governmental and societal level of the important role that many family members have in the care of LD people. When parents die, a sibling is often considered next of kin with the expectation of providing suppor... Read More about Adult siblings of people with a learning disability – future plans and concerns.

Older parents of adults who have a learning disability and service providers (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Davys, D. (2009, January). Older parents of adults who have a learning disability and service providers. Presented at Collage of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Brighton

The number of older parents who support people who have a learning disability are on the increase due to advances in health and social care (Dowling and Hollins 2003) and as a nation, we rely on the support that these families provide (Department of... Read More about Older parents of adults who have a learning disability and service providers.

Peer observation workshop for National Association of Palliative Care Educators Conference (Invited presentation)
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Davys, D., & Jones, V. Peer observation workshop for National Association of Palliative Care Educators Conference (Invited presentation)

Peer observation is endorsed by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an example of a work-based learning activity that is suitable for continuing professional development. It was originally advocated as a means of monitoring and improvi... Read More about Peer observation workshop for National Association of Palliative Care Educators Conference (Invited presentation).