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A new way of providing care for people with complex care needs (A long-term study)

In 2017, six organizations launched Project Pro: a new form of care for people with complex support needs. The goal of Pro is to prevent repeated relocations and improve the quality of life of people with mild intellectual disabilities or borderline intellectual functioning combined with severe behavioral problems and mental health issues.

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Together with Radboud University, the AWVB conducted a multi-year study funded by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS). Clients and staff were followed over time to evaluate the results of Pro. The findings are summarized in this summary.

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