Research

We have extensive research experience utilising quantative and qualitative methodology, and we believe that ongoing research is essential in order to further advance services provided.
 
The specific research projects that we have conducted in recent years include: -
 
1. A significant needs assessment project to support organisational development / strategic planning (2005).

2. A National study into family members' views of services (2005 ongoing).

3. A study into family / primary care givers experiences (sample size = 373) of services for persons with Intellectual Disability in Ireland (2003).
 
4. Research into clients' perspectives of Disability Services (ongoing).
 
5. Research into staffs' perspectives of Disability Services (ongoing).
 
6. A study into the training and employment history and training and employment needs of (192) individuals with mental health issues (2002).
 
7. Feasibility study into the development of early childhood services (2002).
 
8. Feasibility study into the development of services for people (sample size = 71) with Intellectual Disability (1999).
 
9. Research study into healthcare staffs' experiences of violence and aggression (ongoing study / 1998 - present).
 
10. Research study into discharge planning in an inner London Mental Health Service (1996).

11. Audit of clinical assessment and management of suicide risk in people with mental health needs in an inner london acute in-patient service (1996).
 
12. Study into the staffing levels and models of service provision within Autism Services Internationally (2002).
 
 
In addition to the above, all of our evaluations contain a substantial research component, and we have gathered significant information on service delivery and consumer viewpoints.