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Services for the mentally handicapped in Denmark

N A Malin

    Child: Care, Health and Development
    |January 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Denmark

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    Area of Science:

    • Social Sciences
    • Public Health
    • Disability Studies

    Background:

    • The delivery of services for individuals with intellectual disabilities varies significantly between countries.
    • Understanding different national approaches is crucial for improving care standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the Danish and United Kingdom systems for delivering services to the mentally handicapped.
    • To analyze the practical implementation of the normalization philosophy in both administrative and client perspectives.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of service delivery systems based on a site visit to Denmark.
    • Review of administrative and client viewpoints on the normalization philosophy.

    Main Results:

    • The Danish system for services to the mentally handicapped presents distinct differences compared to the United Kingdom's approach.
    • The practical application of normalization yields varied administrative and client outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The Danish model offers insights into alternative strategies for supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
    • Implementing normalization requires careful consideration of both systemic and individual experiences.

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