Perceptions of Direct Care Workers in Two Sustainable Communities on Services Provided

Autor/in	Valentini, Brian
Titel	Perceptions of Direct Care Workers in Two Sustainable Communities on Services Provided
Quelle	In: International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 69 (2023) 3, S.457-466 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	2047-3869
DOI	10.1080/20473869.2023.2192453
Schlagwörter	Caregiver Attitudes; Caregivers; Services; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Intellectual Disability; Quality of Life; Employees; Individual Characteristics; Disabilities; Community Characteristics; Community Programs; Health Services; Recreational Activities; Social Services; Geographic Location; Sustainability + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Caregiver; Carer; Betreuungsperson; Pfleger; Dienstleistung; Autism; Autismus; Intellect; Disability; Disabilities; Verstand; Behinderung; Lebensqualität; Employee; Arbeitnehmer; Beschäftigter; Personality characteristic; Personality traits; Persönlichkeitsmerkmal; Handicap; Health service; Gesundheitsdienst; Gesundheitswesen; Freizeitgestaltung; Social service; Soziale Dienstleistung; Soziale Dienste; Nachhaltigkeit
Abstract	Currently, outcomes for people with autism and intellectual disabilities are poor, leaving some needing optimal life-long services. Little is known regarding the services provided at sustainable communities. This study's purpose is to explore the make-up of sustainable communities, those participating in them, and the services provided. One survey containing demographic, descriptive, and quality of life questions was sent to sustainable communities. Survey results revealed that the two communities offer similar services, employ similar staff, and have a common central theme throughout their community. However, the two communities carry out services in very different ways. Quantitative results demonstrate participants achieving statistically similar mean quality of life scores. A correlation indicates that as the frequency of services increases, so does the quality of life. This research suggests these two communities deliver services leading to high levels of quality of life. Results should guide future avenues of research. We also make recommendations for sustainable communities and those considering sustainable communities. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01