A multi-disciplinary analysis of adult practice reviews

Rees, Alyson ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2363-4965, Slater, Tom, Fatemi-Dehaghani, Roxanna ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7400-9433 and Swann, Rachel ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4490-0233 2025. A multi-disciplinary analysis of adult practice reviews. The Journal of Adult Protection: Evidence-based practice in relation to safeguarding adults 27 (2) , pp. 72-84. 10.1108/JAP-07-2024-0039

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to read across 20 adult practice reviews (APRs) undertaken in Wales to identify cross-cutting themes. Design/methodology/approach: The method was for each APR to be read and independently coded by four researchers from differing disciplines of criminology, law and social work. Findings: Five overarching themes were identified of (safeguarding, capacity and duty to report; commissioning and inspection; transitions; voice of vulnerable people and family and carers. In addition, quality and good practice are reflected on Research limitations/implications: A further study capturing more APRs since the implementation of the Social Services and Well-being Act (2014) should be undertaken to help review changes in practice since the new legislation was introduced. Future research into APRs should adopt a similar multi-disciplinary approach. Practical implications: The study identified the benefit of adopting a single unified assessment tool. Originality/value: This is only the second study of its type undertaking a multi-disciplinary perspective of APRs.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education)
Publisher:	Emerald
ISSN:	1466-8203
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	24 March 2025
Date of Acceptance:	24 December 2024
Last Modified:	28 Apr 2025 13:45
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/177078

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