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A Manual for Community-Based Participatory Research 2013 This manual serves as a “how-to” resource for researchers, practitioners, advocates, policy makers, and community members interested in the use of community-based participatory research (CBPR) to inform practice and policy.
Measuring the Effectiveness of Managed Care for Adults with Disabilities 2005 Coordinated care organizations (CCOs) are an emerging type of comprehensive managed care program within Medicaid for adults with disabilities and complex chronic illnesses. Yet definitive outcome measures are mostly absent for these complex needs populations. Based on the evaluations of seven CCO pilot programs in six states, this resource paper outlines recommendations for measuring quality of care and outcomes coordinated by CCOs.
Using Focus Groups in Disability Research 2007 In this article, the authors highlight critical issues in conducting focus groups with people who have various impairments and provide advice on what to consider in terms of preparation and analysis.