Quality of Life Questionnaire

Schalock, Robert L.; Keith, Kenneth D.

doi:10.1037/t10624-000

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“…Also potentially important to measure is quality of life, although no scales designed for the autistic population exist. The Quality of Life Questionnaire (Schalock & Keith, 1993) has been used in a study of adults with mental retardation, a small proportion of whom also had autism (Kraemer, Mclntyre, & Blacher, 2003). For research purposes, it has also been suggested that family and community risk and opportunity factors (e.g., socioeconomic status, residential and marital stability) are important to measure (Wolery & Garfmkle, 2002), although this is rarely done.…”

Section: Family and Community Contextmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evidence-Based Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Ozonoff¹,

Goodlin‐Jones²,

Solomon³

2005

Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology

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Section: Family and Community Contextmentioning

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Evidence-Based Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Ozonoff¹,

Goodlin‐Jones²,

Solomon³

2005

Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology

336

254

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“…The results showed that age, intelligence, and choices available in group homes were variables that could not effectively predict quality of life. However, degree of self-determination can effectively predict quality of life measured by using the Quality of Life Questionnaire (Schalock & Keith, 1993). The results of discriminant analysis showed that subjects classified in the High Quality of Life Group (M = 106.03) had far higher scores on the Arc's Self-Determination Scale (Wehmeyer & Kelchner, 1995), a widely recognized self-determination measure, than the Low Quality of Life Group (M = 94.21).…”

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2017

EUROPEAN J ED RES

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Abstract:The purpose of this study was to assess the correlation and predictive relationship between self-determination and quality of life of college students with disabilities. Subjects were 145 senior college students recruited from northern Taiwan. Subjects' age ranged from 22 to 25 years and their disabilities varied, including visual impairments (n = 16), hearing impairments (n = 17), speech/language impairment (n = 6), physical disabilities (n = 40), specific learning disability (n = 26), emotional and behavior disorders (n = 5), multiple disabilities (n = 4), autism (n = 23), and health impairments (n = 8). Two measures, the SelfDetermination Scale for College Students (SDSCS) and WHOQOL-BREF were used to collect data. The subjects completed the SDSCS in their senior year of college, whereas the WHOQOL-BREF data were collected one year after their graduation. The Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression analyses were used to assess the correlation between the SDSCS and the WHOQOL-BREF. Results showed that positive correlations were found between self-determination and quality of life. Subjects' scores on the SDSCS subscales (Self-Realization, Psychological Empowerment, Autonomy) were able to explain between 30.3%-53.2% of the total variance of their scores on the WHOQOL-BREF domains (Psychological, Social Relationships, Environment). The results of this study re-confirmed the positive correlation between self-determination and quality of life of individuals with disabilities. Furthermore, the study highlighted that self-determination not only has an immediate impact on quality of life for people with disabilities, but it seems to have a long-lasting effect. Suggestions and implications are provided. Keywords: College students with disabilities, self-determination, quality of life.To cite this article: Chao, P. C. (2018). Using self-determination of senior college students with disabilities to predict their quality of life one year after graduation.

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“…These included the 10-item Personal Wellbeing Index, 73 the only measure specifically designed for people with intellectual disabilities (S Trout, personal communication). Other measures employed were the Quality of Life Questionnaire, 74 used among both a medium secure (E Marks, personal communication) and female community sample, 64 and the Life Experience Checklist 67 in a community sample. When change over time in reported quality of life was examined, this was in relation to a change of environment, that is, a service development.…”

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Researching outcomes from forensic services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities: a systematic review, evidence synthesis and expert and patient/carer consultation

Morrissey

Geach

Alexander³

et al. 2017

Health Serv Deliv Res

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BackgroundInpatient services for people with intellectual and other types of developmental disabilities (IDD) who also have forensic or risk issues are largely provided in secure hospitals. Although this is a health service sector with high levels of expenditure, there is limited empirical information on patient outcomes from such services. In order for a future substantive longitudinal outcomes study in forensic IDD services to be informed and feasible, more needs to be understood about the outcome domains that are of relevance and importance and how they should be measured. A preliminary series of studies was therefore undertaken.ObjectivesTo synthesise evidence in relation to the outcome domains that have been researched in the existing literature from hospital and community forensic services for people with IDD, within the broad domains of service effectiveness, patient safety and patient experience. To identify a definitive framework of outcome domains (and associated measures and indicators) based both on this research evidence and on the views of patients, carers and clinicians. To synthesise the information gathered in order to inform design of future multisite longitudinal research in the sector.DesignThree linked studies were conducted. Stage 1 was a systematic review and evidence synthesis of outcome domains and measures as found within the forensic IDD literature. Stage 2 was a consultation exercise with 15 patients with IDD and six carers. Stage 3 was a modified Delphi consensus exercise with 15 clinicians and experts using the information gathered at stages 1 and 2.ResultsAt stage 1, 60 studies that researched a range of outcomes in forensic IDD services were identified from the literature. This resulted in the construction of an initial framework of outcome domains. The consultation with patients and carers at stage 2 added to these framework domains that related particularly to carer experience and the level of support post discharge in the community. The Delphi process at stage 3 confirmed the validity of the resulting framework for clinician. This survey also identified the outcome measures preferred by clinicians and those that are currently utilised in services. Thus, indicators of appropriate measures in some important domains were identified, although there was a paucity of measures in other domains.ConclusionsTogether, these three linked studies led to the development of an evidence-based framework of key outcome domains and subdomains. A provisional list of associated measures and indicators was developed, although with the paucity of measures in some domains development of specific indicators may be required. With further refinement this could eventually be utilised by services and commissioners for comparative purposes, and in future empirical research on outcomes in forensic IDD services. An outline research proposal closely linked to recent policy initiatives was proposed. Limitations of the study include the relatively small number of carers and patients and range of experts consulted.Future workThis would comprise a national longitudinal study tracking IDD in patients through hospitalisation and discharge.Study registrationThis study is registered as PROSPERO CRD42015016941.FundingThe National Institute for Health Research Health Services and Delivery Research programme.

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Quality of Life Questionnaire

Cited by 154 publications

References 19 publications

Evidence-Based Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents

Evidence-Based Assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Children and Adolescents

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Researching outcomes from forensic services for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities: a systematic review, evidence synthesis and expert and patient/carer consultation

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