Necesidades de apoyos de adultos con discapacidad intelectual institucionalizados en Chile, desde la perspectiva de los proveedores de servicios
- Vega Córdova, Vanessa
- Jenaro Río, Cristina
- Flores Robaina, Noelia Emma
- Ortiz, Maribel Cruz
- Lerdo de Tejada, Andrés
ISSN: 1794-4724
Année de publication: 2012
Volumen: 30
Número: 1
Pages: 137-145
Type: Article
D'autres publications dans: Avances en psicología latinoamericana
Résumé
The current qualitative study aims identifying support needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities living in medium-large facilities in Chile, according to service providers´ perspective. Data were gathered by means of three focal groups. Results showed the existence of different perceptions of support needs. Therefore, whereas direct support staff emphasized daily living supports, other professionals and center directors focused on community living support needs. The study stresses the relevance of working in service providers´ mental models, in order to develop strategic initiatives focused on users needs