The application of quality of life

  1. R. I. Brown1,*,
  2. I. Brown2

Article first published online: 13 SEP 2005

DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00740.x

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Journal of Intellectual Disability Research

Journal of Intellectual Disability Research

Volume 49, Issue 10, pages 718–727, October 2005

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Brown, R. I. and Brown, I. (2005), The application of quality of life. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 49: 718–727. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00740.x

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  1. 1

    University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada

  2. 2

    Centre of Excellence for Child Welfare, Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

*Roy I. Brown, School of Child & Youth Care, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada (e-mail: roybrown@uvic.ca).

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  1. Issue published online: 13 SEP 2005
  2. Article first published online: 13 SEP 2005

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Keywords:

  • quality of life application;
  • quality of life application principles

Abstract

Background  Despite its popularity, to date little systematic work has been done in the application of the quality of life (QOL) concept to persons with intellectual disability (ID) and its impact on individuals and families. This article addresses that need.

Method  The article summarizes the four application strands suggested by the IASSID SIRG on Quality of Life regarding the application of the QOL concept and discusses critical aspects of each.

Results  Examples and guidelines regarding each strand are presented, along with the ongoing need to align conceptualization, application, and research efforts and integrate QOL principles into professional education and training programmes.

Conclusions  The QOL concept is now challenging some of the more traditional views and approaches to ID. These challenges are resulting in modifications and adaptations in current services and supports, along with the need to evaluate the outcomes from the application of QOL principles to persons with ID.

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