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Promoting independence through the use of assistive technology
- Authors:
- BEYER Stephen, PERRY Jonathan
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 18(4), 2013, pp.179-185.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of assistive technology (AT) on social care services and on the quality of life (QOL), particularly the independence, of people with intellectual disabilities. In addition, to make recommendations about an ethical approach to implementing AT. Design/methodology/approach: The evaluation is based on consideration of relevant research, particularly, research undertaken at the Welsh Centre for Learning Disabilities at Cardiff University. Findings: AT can promote independence and prevent harm. There also appear to be benefits to social care services in terms of changes in staff input levels and reduced costs. However, the data are limited and existing studies have shown mixed results. Research limitations/implications – This is not a systematic review. Revised research methods may be needed to detect key outcomes from AT. Practical implications: A focus is needed on individual planning and robust and transparent processes to balance organisational and user benefits. There are implications for care management, person-centred planning and care commissioning to ensure good QOL outcomes are targeted by AT and that the delivery of these outcomes is monitored and ensured. Originality/value: Based on the existing literature on the impact of AT on people with intellectual disabilities, recommendations are made about an ethical approach to implementing AT. (Publisher abstract)
Quality of Life Outcomes for People with Intellectual Disabilities Living in Staffed Community housing services: a stratified random sample of statutory, voluntary and private agency provision
- Authors:
- PERRY Jonathan, FELCE David
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 16(1), March 2003, pp.11-28.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
This study compared sectors in terms of the processes operating within residential services, and objectively and subjectively assessed quality of life (QOL) resident outcomes. It was found that provider agencies did not differ in terms of the characteristics of the residents they served, the structure of settings, the processes underlying service operation or resident outcomes. However, across agencies there was considerable variation in residents' life conditions when they were measured objectively. Better outcome tended to be significantly correlated with the ability of residents. This was not the case with results on subjective measures (which were also higher than those on objective measures).
Outcomes of ordinary housing services in Wales: objective indicators
- Authors:
- PERRY Jonathan, FELCE David
- Journal article citation:
- Mental Handicap Research, 7(4), 1995, pp.286-311.
- Publisher:
- BIMH Publications
Outcome data were collected on fourteen, recently provided staffed houses for people with mild, moderate, severe or profound learning disabilities in order to assess the quality of service provided. Quality indicators reflected the quality of the housing provision, social and community integration, social relationships within the houses, resident engagement in activity, developmental progress over time and opportunities for autonomy and choice. The data show that the quality of the houses investigated was broadly similar to that reported for other housing services in British research which has accompanied deinstitutionalisation. Quality levels on many indicators were related to the ability of residents and the data illustrate the difficulty in providing services for people with more severe or profound learning difficulties, which are capable of achieving outcomes comparable with those attained in services for more able residents. The research provides further evidence that the extent of staff support for resident activity is critical to how much residents are able to participate fully in the everyday activities which arise in the conduct of their lives.