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Autor/inn/en | Doran, Christopher M.; Einfeld, Stewart L.; Madden, Rosamond H.; Otim, Michael; Horstead, Sian K.; Ellis, Louise A.; Emerson, Eric |
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Titel | How Much Does Intellectual Disability Really Cost? First Estimates for Australia |
Quelle | In: Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 37 (2012) 1, S.42-49 (8 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift
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Sprache | englisch |
Dokumenttyp | gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz |
ISSN | 1366-8250 |
DOI | 10.3109/13668250.2011.648609 |
Schlagwörter | Costs; Mental Retardation; Foreign Countries; Family (Sociological Unit); Government (Administrative Body); Expenditures; Social Services; Australia |
Abstract | Background: Given the paucity of relevant data, this study estimates the cost of intellectual disability (ID) to families and the government in Australia. Method: Family costs were collected via the Client Service Receipt Inventory, recording information relating to service use and personal expense as a consequence of ID. Government expenditure on the provision of support and services was estimated using top-down costing. Results: A total of 109 parents participated. The cost of ID in Australia is high, especially for families. Total economic costs of ID are close to $14,720 billion annually. Opportunity cost of lost time provided 85% of family expense. A comparison of family expense and social welfare benefits received suggests that families suffer considerable loss. This may impact on families' physical and emotional wellbeing. Conclusions: Monitoring of changes in expenditure is required. Policies should ensure that money devoted to ID is allocated in a rational, equitable, and cost-effective manner. (Contains 2 tables.) (As Provided). |
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Update | 2017/4/10 |