An Examination of the Importance of Aspects of Services to People with a Learning Disability

Abstract

The present study examined the importance of some aspects of services received by individuals with a learning disability. All of the items were rated as important by over 85% of respondents. Only two significant differences were found among the participants in relation to (a) length of hospitalisation and (b) degree of learning disability, suggesting a consensus view. The relevance of evaluating the importance of aspects of service provision in relation to consumer satisfaction and quality of life research is discussed.

A review of quality of life issues and people with autism spectrum disorders

“…He recommends a professional commitment to evaluation, involvement of service users and reviewing and renewing the quality of what is on offer. MacKenzie et al. (1999) found through conducting a survey of people with LD that the majority of service users ( n = 56) valued questions about significant people in their lives (Your family receiving reports about you) and personal involvement in the service (You have something to do each day at a job or adult resource centre) as well as with staff involvement with them (You meet with staff about how you are doing).…”