More reliably user-friendly strategies to evaluate quality of life outcomes needed for people with learning disabilities

Analysis showed significant lack of robust evidence on impact or cost effectiveness

Measurement of quality of life for people who may not be able to verbally express their feelings remains a major challenge for providers of services to people with learning disabilities. Scores from self-reports of people with learning disabilities able to respond to questionnaires do not always match scores obtained from family members or support staff. [read the full story…]