Preventing dependency, promoting independence: a researcher's perspective
Eric Emerson
(Professor of Disability and Health Research, based at Centre for Disability Research and Policy, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia and Centre for Disability Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK)
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Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to discuss how research can support a renewed focus on the promotion of independence and the prevention of avoidable dependency.
Design/methodology/approach
Narrative review and discussion.
Findings
Generating practice-based evidence, exploiting the possibilities of existing administrative data and learning from the world of public health may offer some ways forward.
Originality/value
Potential priorities for future research are identified.
Keywords
Citation
Emerson, E. (2013), "Preventing dependency, promoting independence: a researcher's perspective", Tizard Learning Disability Review, Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 200-202. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-06-2013-0032
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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