The conceptualization and measurement of quality of life: Implications for program planning and evaluation in the field of intellectual disabilities

被引：150

作者：

Schalock, Robert L. ^{[1
]}

Bonham, Gordon S. ^{[2
]}

Verdugo, Miguel A. ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Hastings Coll Nebraska, Washington, DC USA

[2] Bonham Res, Baltimore, MD USA

[3] Univ Salamanca, Dept Psychol, Inst Community Inclus, E-37008 Salamanca, Spain

来源：

EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING | 2008年 / 31卷 / 02期

关键词：

quality of life application; quality of life conceptual framework; quality of life measurement framework; personal outcomes; quality improvement;

D O I：

10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2008.02.001

中图分类号：

C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ;

摘要：

The concept of quality of life (QOL) is increasingly being used in the field of intellectual disabilities as a conceptual and measurement framework for program planning and evaluation. This article describes the development of a QOL conceptual and measurement framework, and summarizes how this framework is currently being used both nationally and internationally to assess and report personal QOL-related outcomes, to guide quality improvement strategies, and to evaluate the effectiveness of those strategies. Implications of such use are discussed, including those related to understanding mental models, developing internal data systems, supporting organization change, and building on current public policies. The article concludes with reference to the evolving nature of the QOL concept and the impact of this on model development and transdisciplinary research. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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页码：181 / 190

页数：10

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