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The purpose of this chapter is to present a framework for the measurement and use of quality of life-related personal outcomes for persons with intellectual and closely related developmental disabilities. The chapter is composed of two major sections. In the first section (“the measurement of quality of life-related personal outcomes”) the author discusses quality of life (QOL) measurement guidelines, a QOL measurement model, and a framework for measuring QOL-related personal outcomes. In the second section (“the primary use of the QOL conceptual model”) the author discusses a framework for service delivery, evidence-based practices, and quality improvement strategies. The chapter should be read and understood within the context of two significant trends impacting current policies and practices regarding persons with ID/DD: (a) the desire among stakeholders for quality services and personal outcomes; and (b) the need for organizations to improve their performance and accountability through systematically collecting and analyzing QOL-related data and information, and implementing quality improvement strategies based on the analysis.
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Schalock, R.L. (2010). The Measurement and Use of Quality of Life-Related Personal Outcomes. In: Kober, R. (eds) Enhancing the Quality of Life of People with Intellectual Disabilities. Social Indicators Research Series, vol 41. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9650-0_1
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