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An independent living skills training program.

M E Neistadt, K Marques

    The American Journal of Occupational Therapy : Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
    |October 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    This study introduces an Independent Living Skills Training Program for disabled adults. The program successfully enabled over half of participants to return to community living, demonstrating the effectiveness of adaptive skills training.

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    Area of Science:

    • Rehabilitation Medicine
    • Health Services Research
    • Disability Studies

    Background:

    • Increasing demand for community living support for disabled adults.
    • Need for specialized training in adaptive community skills.
    • Healthcare system adaptation to independent living trends.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • Describe an Independent Living Skills Training Program.
    • Evaluate the program's effectiveness in promoting community reintegration.
    • Assess the impact of psychoeducational models on independent living outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a psychoeducational model for skills training.
    • Recruitment of multiply handicapped adults with long-term institutionalization.
    • Tracking of participant outcomes regarding community living and housing.

    Main Results:

    • 17 multiply handicapped adults participated, averaging 11.9 years of institutionalization.
    • 58.8% of participants successfully returned to community living.
    • 23.5% are awaiting accessible housing, indicating ongoing need.

    Conclusions:

    • The Independent Living Skills Training Program is effective for promoting community reintegration.
    • Psychoeducational approaches can facilitate adaptive skills development in disabled adults.
    • Accessible housing remains a critical barrier to full community integration.

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