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Preventing dependency, promoting independence: a researcher's perspective
- Author:
- EMERSON Eric
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 18(4), 2013, pp.2--202.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
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. (Publisher abstract)
The international handbook of applied research in intellectual disabilities
- Editors:
- EMERSON Eric, et al, (eds.)
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons
- Publication year:
- 2004
- Pagination:
- 639p.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
The handbook presents, explains, and illustrates key methods of research and evaluation of proven relevance and value to the field of intellectual disabilities. It features sections on the concepts and theoretical models underlying research and evaluation, the methods and techniques themselves, and the key application areas where the methods are demonstrated in action. Coverage includes applications in educational, social, family, health, and employment aspects of care and provision for those with intellectual disabilities.
Residential supports for people with intellectual disabilities: questions and challenges from the UK
- Author:
- EMERSON Eric
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, 24(4), December 1999, pp.309-319.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
Uses recent developments in services in the UK as a case study to identify some of the challenges facing the provision of residential supports to people with intellectual disabilities. Three main areas are discussed: (1) responding to existing levels of unmet need and increasing levels of demand; (2) reducing inequalities in access to and the quality of services; and (3) obtaining and demonstrating "best value". In particular, discussion is focused on the relationships between needs, resources, process and outcomes in residential services for people with intellectual disabilities and the implications of these relationships for obtaining "best value".