9 results on '"Hussain, Rafat"'
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2. Growing Older with Lifelong Disability: 'What Is 'Quality of Life' in the Middle Years?'
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Tait, Kathleen, Hussain, Rafat, Wark, Stuart, and Fung, Francis
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Background: This study investigated perceived quality of life (QoL) of community-dwelling middle-aged adults (30-50 years) with an intellectual disability and/or developmental disability living in rural or urban areas in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. The specific aim of the current paper was to provide a descriptive evidence base of QoL and its specific domains by various key demographic characteristics of middle-aged individuals. This cohort is likely to have either experienced or reached adulthood during and after large-scale deinstitutionalisation in Australia. Methods and procedures: A cross-sectional design was utilised, based on the QoL-Q survey, testing domains of satisfaction; Competence/Productivity; Empowerment/Independence; and social belonging/community integration. The survey included demographic questions and was distributed to participants through disability support agencies across two states. The final sample included 291 respondents. Results: The overall QoL-Q scores ranged from 3.0 to 29.5 (Mean = 20.4, SD , 4.1), with considerable variation in mean scores both across and within domains. The two demographic areas that showed greatest predictive value for QoL were work status and accommodation issues. The loss of agency and control in choice of co-residents influenced perceived QoL for empowerment and independence domain of QoL-Q. Conclusions: The findings highlight QoL issues associated with policy decisions and support programmes for middle-aged adults. The two key recommendations arising from the project are that future planning for post-retirement or reduced working hours needs to commence at a much younger age than currently expected, and more attention needs to focus on facilitating individual decision-making and choice within shared accommodation options.
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- 2020
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3. Using Quality of Family Life Factors to Explore Parents' Experience of Educational Provision for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Rural Australia
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Tait, Kathleen and Hussain, Rafat
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Australian education service provision includes the delivery of quality educational programmes to rural and remote living children. However, according to their parents, many children with developmental disabilities (such as Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders) who are living in rural country areas in New South Wales (NSW) still do not have access to an acceptable education programme. This study aimed to use quality of life factors via a family quality of life scale to explore 51 parents' experience of educational service provision for their children with developmental disabilities in rural NSW. The results indicated that successful engagement with the school system is strongly affected by the views, assumptions, expertise and prejudices of teaching and care professionals. Further research into how local educational service providers may assist rural Australian families with a child with IDD in rural and remote locations is warranted.
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- 2017
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4. Perceived health and wellbeing among community-dwelling older Australians with intellectual disability: A comparison with age peers.
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Wark, Stuart, Hussain, Rafat, Janicki, Matthew P., Knox, Marie, and Parmenter, Trevor
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INTELLECTUAL disabilities , *QUALITY of life - Abstract
Data specifically comparing outcomes for people with and without intellectual disability is limited. This paper reports perceived health and wellbeing of older Australians resident in metropolitan and rural locations in New South Wales and Queensland. Respondents were community-residing individuals with intellectual disability and mainstream age peers [age ≥ 60]. Measures included SF12; Cummings well-being scales; DSSI; Adverse Life Events; and financial hardship status. The sample was composed of 391 adults with intellectual disability and 920 age peers. Adults with intellectual disability were significantly more likely to note adverse life events, worse mental health, and lower levels of social support, but reported higher mean wellbeing scores and had higher scores for physical health. Results indicated higher likelihood of adults with intellectual disability reporting comparative disadvantage across multiple key areas when compared to age peers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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5. Maintaining quality of life for people with intellectual disabilities during end-of-life in rural areas of Australia.
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Wark, Stuart, Hussain, Rafat, Müller, Arne, and Parmenter, Trevor
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PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities , *PEOPLE with disabilities , *RURAL geography , *NATIONAL health insurance , *QUALITY of life , *TERMINAL care - Abstract
Changing disease patterns and improved life expectancy have resulted in a growing cohort of older Australians with an intellectual disability, with the provision of end-of-life care to this group only recently emerging as a priority area. Particularly in rural settings, where the availability of both specialist and general local services may be limited, end-of-life care support remains under-explored. The current project aimed to specifically examine end-of-life care provision in rural areas, the focus of this article being individual quality-of-life during the end-of-life stage. The study used a focus group interview model with 22 rural disability support workers from either New South Wales or Queensland, who had direct experience in providing end-of-life care. An advisory committee, composed of people with intellectual disabilities, carers, and service providers, offered overall project guidance. Participants elaborated on factors that contributed to quality-of-life during end-of-life care. Verbatim transcripts of the focus groups were thematically analysed by the team, and three thematic categories identified: availability of services; individual needs; and untreated pain. Specifically, participants noted concerns about the unavailability of health services, inflexibility of funding support, artificial government barriers, and a widespread lack of pain relief for individuals. We conclude that end-of-life support people with intellectual disabilities in rural areas has to trade off the ongoing delivery of quality-of-life activities against the increasing need for health care, which itself is subject to accessibility issues, and which is exacerbated by the more general funding challenges seen across all locations with the National Disability Health Insurance implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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6. Mitigating the impact of the 'silos' between the disability and aged‐care sectors in Australia: Development of a Best Practice Framework.
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Hussain, Rafat, Parmenter, Trevor, Wark, Stuart, Janicki, Matthew, Knox, Marie, and Hayhoe, Nicola
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INSTITUTIONAL cooperation , *STRATEGIC planning , *HEALTH services administration , *ACTIVE aging , *MEDICAL care for older people , *RESEARCH methodology , *PATIENT-centered care , *INTERVIEWING , *REGULATORY approval , *CONCEPTUAL structures , *LABOR supply , *ABILITY , *TRAINING , *QUALITY assurance , *INTERPROFESSIONAL relations , *HEALTH , *QUALITY of life , *MEDICAL practice , *PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities , *PEOPLE with disabilities , *INTEGRATED health care delivery , *MEDICAL needs assessment ,MEDICAL care for people with disabilities - Abstract
Background: Although a 'person‐centred focus' is a legislated objective for both aged‐care and disability services sectors in Australia, evidence suggests limited translation into systems and practices due to entrenched silos. This paper proposes a Best Practice Framework to mitigate these silos. Methods: Mixed‐methods research comprising key informant interviews with major stakeholders across both sectors; a survey of people with/without intellectual disability aged 60+ years; qualitative in‐depth interviews; and survey of health professionals. Results: There is an urgent need to develop inter‐sectoral 'integrated care systems'. Key components include choice in accommodation; regular assessment of health and well‐being indicators; development and adoption of nationally consistent policies/standards across integrated aged‐ and disability‐care sectors; improved strategies for workforce planning; and upskilling of existing staff including place‐based collaboration. Conclusions: An integrated service model requires collaboration on broader public policy instruments, appropriate planning and resourcing. A strategic shift is required to ensure better quality person‐centred support systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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7. Growing older with lifelong disability: What is "quality of life" in the middle years?
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Tait, Kathleen, Hussain, Rafat, Wark, Stuart, and Fung, Francis
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MENTAL health , *QUALITY of life , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *DECISION making , *LIFE , *LONGITUDINAL method , *RESEARCH methodology , *PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities , *REHABILITATION of people with mental illness , *METROPOLITAN areas , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RETIREMENT , *RURAL conditions , *SATISFACTION , *SELF-efficacy , *SOCIAL integration , *SOCIAL support , *INDEPENDENT living , *CROSS-sectional method , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics , *ATTITUDES toward disabilities , *MIDDLE age ,PSYCHOLOGY of People with disabilities - Abstract
Accessible Summary: In the past 30 years, many people with (intellectual) learning disabilities have been moved out of large "institutions" and into their own home in their local communityThese people are now often between 30 and 50 years oldWe asked people with learning disabilities aged between 30 and 50 and who are living in their local community what things, including work, that they enjoyed doingWe asked people with learning disabilities aged between 30 and 50 and who are living in their local community whether they felt that they could make decisions about their lifeWe found out the things that make their life good, and also what might stop people enjoying their lifeWe learnt that people with learning disabilities should receive more support to assist them before they retireWe learnt that people with learning disabilities still need more support and choice around who they live with Background: This study investigated perceived quality of life (QoL) of community‐dwelling middle‐aged adults (30–50 years) with an intellectual disability and/or developmental disability living in rural or urban areas in New South Wales and Queensland, Australia. The specific aim of the current paper was to provide a descriptive evidence base of QoL and its specific domains by various key demographic characteristics of middle‐aged individuals. This cohort is likely to have either experienced or reached adulthood during and after large‐scale deinstitutionalisation in Australia. Methods and procedures: A cross‐sectional design was utilised, based on the QoL‐Q survey, testing domains of satisfaction; Competence/Productivity; Empowerment/Independence; and social belonging/community integration. The survey included demographic questions and was distributed to participants through disability support agencies across two states. The final sample included 291 respondents. Results: The overall QoL‐Q scores ranged from 3.0 to 29.5 (Mean = 20.4, SD, 4.1), with considerable variation in mean scores both across and within domains. The two demographic areas that showed greatest predictive value for QoL were work status and accommodation issues. The loss of agency and control in choice of co‐residents influenced perceived QoL for empowerment and independence domain of QoL‐Q. Conclusions: The findings highlight QoL issues associated with policy decisions and support programmes for middle‐aged adults. The two key recommendations arising from the project are that future planning for post‐retirement or reduced working hours needs to commence at a much younger age than currently expected, and more attention needs to focus on facilitating individual decision‐making and choice within shared accommodation options. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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8. Using Quality of Family Life Factors to Explore Parents’ Experience of Educational Provision for Children with Developmental Disabilities in Rural Australia.
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Tait, Kathleen and Hussain, Rafat
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DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities , *MAINSTREAMING in special education , *PARENTS of children with disabilities , *QUALITY of life , *RURAL conditions , *SPECIAL education , *TEACHER-student relationships , *FAMILY relations , *PARENT attitudes , *COLLEGE teacher attitudes , *ATTITUDES toward disabilities - Abstract
Australian education service provision includes the delivery of quality educational programmes to rural and remote living children. However, according to their parents, many children with developmental disabilities (such as Down Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders) who are living in rural country areas in New South Wales (NSW) still do not have access to an acceptable education programme. This study aimed to use quality of life factors via a family quality of life scale to explore 51 parents’ experience of educational service provision for their children with developmental disabilities in rural NSW. The results indicated that successful engagement with the school system is strongly affected by the views, assumptions, expertise and prejudices of teaching and care professionals. Further research into how local educational service providers may assist rural Australian families with a child with IDD in rural and remote locations is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2017
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9. Editor's note.
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Hussain, Rafat
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MORTALITY , *DISEASES , *DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities , *QUALITY of life , *HEALTH care teams , *PEOPLE with intellectual disabilities , *COVID-19 pandemic , *REFLECTION (Philosophy) - Abstract
An editorial is presented in which editor discusses the World Health Organization that formally declared COVID-19 infections to be a global pandemic on March 11, 2020. Topics include examines the intractable aspects that have been brought into sharper focus deserve repeating and considered inequality and inequity of health and social services for vulnerable groups that are so entrenched that have come to accept them with varying degrees of reluctance.
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- 2021
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