The Evaluation of Quality in a Mental Handicap Service
- 1 March 1991
- journal article
- Published by Emerald Publishing in International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance
- Vol. 4 (3)
- https://doi.org/10.1108/09526869110144707
Abstract
A district‐wide evaluation of a residential service for mentally handicapped adults is described. The measures relate to the conditions for a reasonable quality of life for the residents. The results show that, in an ordinary service, client outcomes can compare reasonably with findings published by exemplary projects, although there were marked variations. A direct observation methodology is described which can be applied in services without special resources. Such an approach may help meet the increasing requirements, in Community Care legislation, to monitor the quality of services provided to people with long‐term needs. The role of evaluation in service development is discussed, as is the relation of evaluation to quality. Finally, the key influence of managers on the quality of staff performance is highlighted.Keywords
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