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Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

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International development in self-directed care.

Vidhya Alakeson¹

¹U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, USA. vidhya.alakeson@hhs.gov

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|March 18, 2010

Summary

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Self-directed care empowers individuals by increasing their control over services, improving quality of life and satisfaction. This approach, successful in long-term care, shows promise for chronic conditions and mental illness management.

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Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting

Published on: June 6, 2020

Area of Science:

Health Services Research
Social Policy
Disability Studies

Background:

Self-directed care (SDC) is an alternative service delivery model empowering participants with greater choice and control.
SDC has been widely adopted internationally in home and community-based long-term care for individuals with disabilities and seniors.
Existing evidence suggests SDC improves service satisfaction, quality of life, and reduces costs compared to agency-managed services.

Purpose of the Study:

To examine innovative self-directed care programs.
To assess the potential of SDC in broader healthcare applications beyond traditional long-term care.
To explore international SDC models in diverse healthcare settings.

Main Methods:

Review of innovative self-directed care programs.
International comparative analysis of SDC implementation.
Examination of pilot programs in mental illness and chronic condition management.

Main Results:

Self-directed care models are being piloted in new areas such as serious mental illness and chronic disease management.
International programs in England, Germany, the Netherlands, and the US are exploring innovative SDC approaches.
Replication of positive findings from long-term care to other health domains is anticipated.

Conclusions:

Self-directed care holds significant potential to enhance healthcare quality and effectiveness.
Expanding SDC beyond long-term care could benefit individuals with chronic conditions and mental illness.
Further research and program replication are crucial to realizing the full impact of SDC.