Felce, D. and Perry, J. and Robertson, Janet M. and Romeo, R. and Meek, A. and Emerson, Eric and Knapp, Martin (2006) The quality and costs of fully staffed and partially staffed group homes. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 19 (3). p. 232. ISSN 1360-2322
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Aim: Research in Australia has shown that partially-staffed group homes deliver better outcomes for people with moderate or mild intellectual disabilities despite their lower staff input. This study sought to examine the outcomes and costs of semi-independent living and staffed group homes for similar people in the UK. Method: 35 adult pairs in partially and fully staffed group homes were matched on adaptive and challenging behaviour and co-resident characteristics. Data were collected on (a) participant and co-resident characteristics, (b) participants’ social networks, activities, choice, safety, health and satisfaction, (c) resource inputs including staffing, accommodation costs and use of services. Results: Significant differences in outcomes and costs will be presented. Conclusions: Implications for cost-effective provision will be stated.