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Enhancing research practices in intellectual and developmental disabilities through person-centered outcome
Robert L Schalock1, Ruth Luckasson2
1Hastings College, Nebraska, United States.
Background:
Research practices in IDD need to align current values towards people with IDD, the current understanding of IDD, and best practices regarding change strategies and valued outcomes.
Aims:
To describe the components to-and application of-a person-centered outcome evaluation model that meets the above criteria.
Methods And Procedures:
A person-centered evaluation logic model is used to identify and describe a conceptual framework (input), a change strategy (throughput), personal outcomes (outcome), and meaningful impacts (output).
Outcomes And Results:
Specific person-centered outcomes and exemplary outcome indicators are presented for two outcome evaluation frameworks: human functioning dimensions, and the four theoretical perspectives on IDD: biomedical, psychoeducational, sociocultural, and justice.
Conclusions And Implications:
A person-centered approach to outcome evaluation enhances research practices in IDD by identifying and assessing valued personal outcomes that align current values, understanding, and best practices; increases transparency; facilitates accountability; and expands understanding.
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