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Scientific Foundations
Authors: Robert L. Schalock, Ph.D. (former President, AAMR)
and Kenneth D. Keith, Ph.D. (University of San Diego). The QOL.Q is a
40-item rating scale designed to measure the overall quality of life
of a person with mental retardation. For individuals with sufficient
language skills, the instrument is administered in an interview
format. For people who lack the necessary language skills, the
instrument is completed by two raters who know the individual well
and who are familiar with the individual's current activities and
living environment.
This is an established instrument used throughout the nation
and adopted on a statewide basis in a number of places. The
instrument is based on a four component model. Separate scales assess
overall Satisfaction, Competence/Productivity, Empowerment/
Independence, and Social Belonging/ Community Integration.
The results of the QOL.Q may be used for any of a variety of
purposes. This instrument is well suited for person-centered
planning, quality-oriented service provision, and feedback to
habilitation personnel. The results can provide standardized consumer
outcomes measures for consumer empowerment, perceived independence,
social belonging, community integration, and consumer satisfaction.
The QOL.Q may be used as part of an evaluation of a service program
or agency. The QOL.Q may be used as a criterion or dependent measure
in research studies.
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