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Making numbers count: national datasets on intellectual disability
- Authors:
- McCONKEY Roy, CRAIG Sarah
- Journal article citation:
- Tizard Learning Disability Review, 20(1), 2015, pp.24-28.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Commentary on the paper "Adults with learning disabilities known to local authorities in Scotland: a national dataset" by Claire Stuart, et al. Drawing on experiences with the National Intellectual Disability Database in Ireland, the authors identify the key elements to be addressed such as the uses to which information from the database will be put; the definition of intellectual disability for inclusion of individuals; defining the information to be gathered; the systems for gathering information; checking and auditing the information that is collected, and the types of reports emerging from the analyses. A national database of persons with an intellectual disability is at least desirable, if not essential, to the delivery of equitable and effective service supports. The advent of computerised data management tools makes this a realistic option in most European countries although debates continue around the protection of personal data and the costs involved in establishing and maintaining dedicated databases. (Edited publisher abstract)
Concepts and controversies in services for people with mental handicap
- Editors:
- McCONKEY Roy, McGINLEY Patrick
- Publisher:
- Woodlands Centre, St. Michael's House
- Publication year:
- 1988
- Pagination:
- 339p., bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- Renmore
Discusses a wide range of issues : client terminology cycles; gender and mental handicap; voluntary fund-raising - a disservice?; sexuality; religion; community care; special education; planning services.