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Independent living for high-lesion quadriplegics.

K Mattinson1, W Rompf

  • 1Pearson Hospital, Vancouver.

Dimensions in Health Service
|November 1, 1987
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Summary

A government evaluation assessed the Creekview project, determining its viability as a model for relocating severely disabled individuals into community settings. The study examined costs, resident health, and care quality to inform future community integration initiatives.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Services Research
  • Social Policy
  • Disability Studies

Background:

  • The Creekview project aimed to transition severely disabled individuals from institutional care to community living.
  • Community integration models are increasingly explored for vulnerable populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To formally evaluate the Creekview project's costs and benefits.
  • To determine the project's suitability as a model for future community relocations of severely disabled persons.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive evaluation was conducted by the B.C. provincial government and CPA.
  • Key metrics included operating costs, resident health status pre- and post-relocation, attendant staff quality, care standards, and service levels.

Main Results:

  • The evaluation analyzed financial, clinical, and service delivery aspects of the Creekview project.
  • Pearson Hospital's ongoing support for the project was noted.

Conclusions:

  • The evaluation provides critical data on the feasibility and impact of community-based care models for severely disabled individuals.
  • Findings will inform policy decisions regarding future relocations and support services.

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