DISABILITY ASSESSMENT IN A POPULATION WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN THE COMMUNITY: A FOLLOW-UP STUDY

Describes the comparison of Disability Assessment Schedule (DAS) results of the resettled group in the community with their previous hospital outcomes. There is an overall improvement in DAS scores in most areas in this group in the community. Marked improvement is detected in communication, skills,...

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Published in:The British journal of developmental disabilities 1997-01, Vol.43 (84), p.15-19
Main Authors: Fernando, L., Kohen, D., Sebaratnam, N. P., Mathew, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community living
Deinstitutionalized
Learning disabled people
Outcomes
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Summary:Describes the comparison of Disability Assessment Schedule (DAS) results of the resettled group in the community with their previous hospital outcomes. There is an overall improvement in DAS scores in most areas in this group in the community. Marked improvement is detected in communication, skills, social interaction, stereotyped behaviour and symbolic activities. Where there is a deterioration, it is mainly related to mental disorders. Suggests reasons for the improvement in DAS scores in the community. (Original abstract-amended)
ISSN:0969-7950
DOI:10.1179/bjdd.1997.002