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Self-directed Support: Impact of Hiring Practices on Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Families
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Título
Self-directed Support: Impact of Hiring Practices on Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Families
Descrição
AMERICAN JOURNAL ON INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - EAAIDD
Autor
Tamar Heller, Catherine K. Arnold, Lieke van Heumen, Elizabeth L. McBride, and Alan Factor
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Ano que foi publicado
2012
País de Origem
Tipo de pesquisa
Metodologia
The study examined the differential experiences and outcomes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families receiving self-directed services based on the type of personal support worker hired (parents, siblings, other relatives, friends, and agency staff).
Amostra
The sample consisted of 372 participants in a self-directed waiver program who used personal assistance services
Método de Pesquisa
survey and interview protocol
Principais Descobertas
Results indicated that the caregiver’s satisfaction with the personal support worker, self-efficacy in managing personal support workers, and mental health varied significantly based on type of personal support worker hired. Also, the physical health and daily choice making of the adults with disabilities differed significantly by type of personal support worker hired.
Comentário Avaliativo
Several limitations of the present study included its focus on one state, which could limit generalizability.