Satisfaction and Sense of Well Being Among Medicaid ICF/MR and HCBS Recipients in Six States
- 1 April 2009
- journal article
- Published by American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Vol. 47 (2) , 63-83
- https://doi.org/10.1352/1934-9556-47.2.63
Abstract
Self-reported satisfaction and sense of well-being were assessed in a sample of 1,885 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) and Intermediate Care Facility (ICF/MR) services in 6 states. Questions dealt with such topics as loneliness, feeling afraid at home and in one's neighborhood, feeling happy, feeling that staff are nice and polite, and liking one's home and work/day program. Loneliness was the most widespread problem, and there were also small percentages of people who reported negative views in other areas. Few differences were evident by HCBS and ICF/MR status. The findings document consistent benefits of residential support provided in very small settings—with choices of where and with whom to live—and to individuals living with family.Keywords
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