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- Authors:
- McINTOSH Barbara, SANDERSON Helen
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 20.04.06, 2006, pp.30-31.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
This article reviews the findings of a major evaluation of person-centred planning for people with learning difficulties. The research, funded by the Department of Health, shows that person-centred planning has led to significant changes in the areas of social networks, contact with family, contact with friends, community-based activities, scheduled day activities, and levels of choice.
The emergence of person centred planning as evidence-based practice
- Authors:
- SANDERSON Helen, THOMPSON Jeanette, KILBANE Jackie
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Integrated Care, 14(2), April 2006, pp.18-25.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Recent research has demonstrated that person-centred planning leads to positive changes for people. This research shows how person centred planning is associated with benefits in the areas of community involvement, contact with friends, contact with family and choice. This paper briefly describes this research and its recommendations. In addition it explores the implications for managers and professional supporting people with learning disabilities. The research took place over two years in four localities in England.