Recent service evaluation research on people with learning difficulties
International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
ISSN: 0952-6862
Article publication date: 1 December 1997
Abstract
Substantial research on the evaluation of residential services for people with learning difficulties emerged over the last ten years in the UK. Reviews some of the major findings (N = 14). Their measures on the effectiveness of services were based on three components: the reduction of clients’ challenging behaviour; the level of engagement between staff and clients; and clients’ community involvement. An overall impression showed inconsistency and controversy in the first two components but a negative trend in the third. Discusses some methodological issues and suggests other components for service evaluation research.
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Citation
Cheung Chung, M. (1997), "Recent service evaluation research on people with learning difficulties", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 10 No. 7, pp. 285-294. https://doi.org/10.1108/09526869710191790
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
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