“So Glad to Be Home”: Experiences of Money Follows the Person Participants After Transitioning Out of an Institution

IF 1.1 4区医学 Q3 REHABILITATION

Journal of Disability Policy Studies Pub Date : 2021-09-14 DOI:10.1177/10442073211043519

Kathy Kellett, K. Ligus, J. Robison

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Abstract

This study examined qualitative data from participants who transitioned from institutional to community living through the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Demonstration in Connecticut. As part of the MFP quality of life survey, 1,566 participants provided qualitative feedback about their experiences at 6-, 12-, and 24-month time points after transition. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs serves as a thematic framework to analyze the data. In their open-ended comments, many participants underscored the efficacy of the program and offered constructive feedback; some people also reported barriers and challenges to community living. While MFP participants generally report high satisfaction with the program, both in Connecticut and nationally, some participants identified areas of unmet need, including housing, transportation, and workforce issues. Findings have the potential to expand stakeholders’ understanding of participants’ needs and facilitate policies to improve services and supports for older adults and people living with disabilities who return to community living following institutionalization.

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“很高兴回家”：从机构转型后，参与者的金钱体验随之而来

本研究调查了康涅狄格州通过“金钱跟随人”(MFP)再平衡示范从机构生活过渡到社区生活的参与者的定性数据。作为MFP生活质量调查的一部分，1566名参与者提供了他们在转变后6个月、12个月和24个月时间点的定性反馈。马斯洛的需求层次理论作为分析数据的主题框架。在他们的开放式评论中，许多参与者强调了该计划的有效性，并提供了建设性的反馈;一些人还报告了社区生活的障碍和挑战。虽然在康涅狄格州和全国范围内，MFP参与者普遍对该计划表示高度满意，但一些参与者指出了未满足需求的领域，包括住房、交通和劳动力问题。研究结果有可能扩大利益相关者对参与者需求的理解，并促进制定政策，以改善对老年人和残疾人在机构化后重返社区生活的服务和支持。

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Journal of Disability Policy Studies REHABILITATION-

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期刊介绍： The Journal of Disability Policy Studies addresses compelling, variable issues in ethics, policy, and law related to individuals with disabilities. A major focus is quantitative and qualitative policy research. Articles have implications in fields such as education, law, sociology, public health, family studies, medicine, social work, and public administration. Occasional special series discuss current problems or areas needing more in-depth research, for example, disability and aging, policy concerning families of children with disabilities, oppression and disability, school violence policies and interventions, and systems change in supporting individuals with disabilities.