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A comparison of consumer-directed and agency-directed personal assistance services programmes.

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Title: A comparison of consumer-directed and agency-directed personal assistance services programmes.
Authors: Hagglund KJ (AUTHOR), Clark MJ (AUTHOR), Farmer JE (AUTHOR), Sherman AK (AUTHOR)
Source: Disability & Rehabilitation. 5/6/2004, Vol. 26 Issue 9, p518-527. 10p.
Abstract: PURPOSE: To compare a consumer-directed personal assistance services (PAS) programme with an agency-directed PAS programme. METHOD: A convenience sample was used for this cross-sectional study with one data collection point. Outcomes were compared for consumer-directed and agency-directed PAS. Hierarchical regressions were also used to determine the predictors of outcomes across PAS programmes. In-home interviews were conducted by a trained data collector from April 2000 to December 2001. RESULTS: Participants in the consumer-directed programme reported more choices over PAS and satisfaction with PAS. Self-reported outcomes were primarily predicted by the following variables: service arrangement, type of provider, importance of directing PAS, health status, number of personal assistants used in past 12 months, sufficient PAS hours received, and social support. CONCLUSIONS: Consumer-directed PAS enhances outcomes for many persons with disabilities. Self-reported outcomes are affected by many factors that could be addressed in PAS programme development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Abstract:PURPOSE: To compare a consumer-directed personal assistance services (PAS) programme with an agency-directed PAS programme. METHOD: A convenience sample was used for this cross-sectional study with one data collection point. Outcomes were compared for consumer-directed and agency-directed PAS. Hierarchical regressions were also used to determine the predictors of outcomes across PAS programmes. In-home interviews were conducted by a trained data collector from April 2000 to December 2001. RESULTS: Participants in the consumer-directed programme reported more choices over PAS and satisfaction with PAS. Self-reported outcomes were primarily predicted by the following variables: service arrangement, type of provider, importance of directing PAS, health status, number of personal assistants used in past 12 months, sufficient PAS hours received, and social support. CONCLUSIONS: Consumer-directed PAS enhances outcomes for many persons with disabilities. Self-reported outcomes are affected by many factors that could be addressed in PAS programme development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
ISSN:09638288
DOI:10.1080/09638280410001672472