The Australian Psychotropic Medicines Training Program for Disability Support Workers: A Study Protocol in Easy Read

Objectives: This study aims to develop and evaluate an Australian training program for disability support workers about psychotropic medicines, with a focus on supporting people with intellectual disability in safe and person-centred ways. Methods: A co-design approach will be utilised, underscored by a participatory action framework. The training program developed will follow Universal Design for Learning and person-centred focuses. Co-design will include people with intellectual disabilities, family members, members of the disability workforce, healthcare professionals, and educational designers. Conclusions: The development of the training program will include a learning needs analysis, rapid review, the development of a consumer advisory committee, expert panel group, focus groups, co-design events, pilot testing, feasibility testing, implementation of the training program, and evaluation of the training program. This training program will aim to improve the knowledge and confidence of psychotropic medicines for disability support workers, provide education on supportive decision-making, and reduce inappropriate use of psychotropic medicines.