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

Quality of Life of Parents of Children with Intellectual Disabilities in Croatia

“…For example, support services for parents of children with disabilities should be established across the country, so the parents in all parts of Croatia have necessary information, advice and support. As is already used in other countries, QOL outcomes can serve as a measure of efficacy of service providers (Schalock, Bonham, & Verdugo, 2008). Parents should be provided with individual and group support in coping with the everyday challenges.…”

The Perception of Persons with Anorexia Nervosa on Quality of Life: an Initial Investigation

“…In so doing, the specified indicators can facilitate outcome measurement, since these make it possible to verify how treatment influences the patient's QoL, as perceived by him-or herself. In other words, applying a logic model allows us to identify the active ingredients of a therapeutic program from a holistic and integrated perspective (Isaacs et al 2009;Schalock et al 2008). …”

Necesidades de apoyos en adultos con discapacidad intelectual institucionalizados: estudio en el contexto chileno

“…Todo ello pone de manifiesto la importancia de hacer aflorar entre los proveedores de servicios, sus modelos mentales. El intercambio de opiniones, el análisis de la relación entre la concepción de los apoyos y la calidad de vida permitirá la puesta en marcha de cambios dentro de una cultura que promueva prácticas y políticas centradas en la mejora de dicha calidad de vida (Schalock, Bonham & Verdugo, 2008).…”