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Exploring the social care-related quality of life outcomes of adults with intellectual disabilities through the use of Talking Mats

Darvell, C., Bradshaw, Jill (2022) Exploring the social care-related quality of life outcomes of adults with intellectual disabilities through the use of Talking Mats. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 36 (1). pp. 39-49. ISSN 1360-2322. E-ISSN 1468-3148. (doi:10.1111/jar.13032) (KAR id:96180)

Abstract

Background: Views on social care related quality of life (SCRQol) are typically gathered directly from individuals or from proxy informants. Easy-Read options are available, though such methods may not be accessible to those with greater communication challenges.

Methods: Fifteen people with intellectual disabilities were interviewed about their SCRQoL using Talking Mats® (TM). A descriptive approach was taken to exploring what people had to say.

Results: Participants reported high levels of satisfaction with living conditions and personal care routines. They were mostly satisfied with the level of choice and control they had and with their carers.

Conclusions: People with intellectual disabilities who have greater communication challenges can make meaningful contributions to the assessment of the care they receive. Talking Mats is one tool which can be used to support people with intellectual disabilities to give their views.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1111/jar.13032
Uncontrolled keywords: Communication; Social Care Related Quality of Life, Talking Mats, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Tizard
Funders: University of Kent (https://ror.org/00xkeyj56)
Depositing User: Jill Bradshaw
Date Deposited: 11 Aug 2022 16:35 UTC
Last Modified: 21 Aug 2024 09:51 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/96180 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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