title: Variables influencing the ratings of importance and use of quality of life domains and indicators by Polish professionals.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Interest in the concept of quality of life (QOL) as a category guiding the development and provision of services for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) in Poland is increasingly being observed. Its presence in rehabilitation and care is strongly associated with the assessment of importance and use of QOL domains and indicators by Polish professionals.
  
  
  METHODS
  The present study examined the differences related to selected demographic variables in the assessment of importance and use of eight QOL domains made by professionals in Poland working with persons with ID.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The evaluation of the importance and use of eight QOL domains and their indicators is related significantly to professionals' level of education, place of work, and total years of work.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The perception of professionals cannot be overlooked when considering the development and provision of QOL-related services and supports.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Psychology, Institute of Psychology, Catholic University of Lublin, Lublin, Poland. otrebski@kul.lublin.pl
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Otrebski
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D011044:Poland; D011788:Quality of Life / Q000523:psychology*; D012947:Social Work