Supporting consumer-mandated programming for persons with developmental disabilities.
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The development of health policies is often initiated to meet political objectives, but policies can be, to a great extent, shaped by information found in surveys and other health services research. The following article provides an example of how survey data can be used to shape policy regarding developmental disabilities. It also illustrates how occupational therapists can use the data to adjust the focus of their services to meet consumer demand and implement shifts in policy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The American journal of occupational therapy : official publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association
دوره 46 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992