N Baum1. 1. Muki Baum Treatment Centres, For Children and Adults with Complex Disabilities, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. nehama@mukibaum.com
Abstract
BACKGROUND: To date, little attention has been given to the concept of quality of life around human resources employment programmes for staff working with persons with a dual diagnosis. METHOD: This article describes the implementation of quality of life principles to service provision for people with dual diagnosis and its application to staff training. RESULTS: This type of experiential training facilitated change in staff's attitude to, and treatment of, the people served. CONCLUSION: Human resources development programmes should be based on the same core quality of life principles and domains that guide service delivery on the individual level.
BACKGROUND: To date, little attention has been given to the concept of quality of life around human resources employment programmes for staff working with persons with a dual diagnosis. METHOD: This article describes the implementation of quality of life principles to service provision for people with dual diagnosis and its application to staff training. RESULTS: This type of experiential training facilitated change in staff's attitude to, and treatment of, the people served. CONCLUSION:Human resources development programmes should be based on the same core quality of life principles and domains that guide service delivery on the individual level.