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| Positive outcomes | | Author(s) | Jane Maddison |
| Journal title | Community Care, no 1655, 11 January 2007 |
| Pages | pp 32-33 |
| Source | http://www.communitycare.co.uk |
| Keywords | Services ; Performance ; Evaluation ; Research Reviews. |
| Annotation | This article summarises research on the outcomes valued by older people and lessons learned from authorities developing outcomes-focused services for older people in England and Wales. The research was commissioned by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) and carried out by the Social Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of York and Acton Shapiro. Further information including a download of the report (Outcomes-focused services for older people) can be obtained from SPRU's website (www.york.ac.uk/inst/spru/pubs/ccatreps.htm). The article comments that research has consistently found that outcomes valued by older people are similar to those identified in the 2005 Green Paper, "Independence, well-being and choice" (Cm 6499). These are: improved physical and mental health and support to manage long-term conditions; improved quality of life; making a positive contribution to the local community; being able to exercise choice and control; freedom from discrimination and harassment; economic well-being; and personal dignity, including cleanliness and comfort. (KJ/RH) |
| Accession Number | CPA-070123505 A |
| Classmark | I: 5H: 4C: 3A:6KC * |
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