Apply Research To Improve Quality In Human Services

Why Is CQL Research Important?

CQL has decades of experience in collecting and analyzing data about personal outcomes, as well as the supports that human service organizations provide, to help people in achieving those outcomes. Through data gathered from tools like Personal Outcome Measures® and Basic Assurances®, and the use of research expertise, CQL is able to offer robust reporting and analysis to advance quality measurement and improvement across the human services field.

What Does CQL Research Entail?

Along with data collected through proprietary tools, CQL also relies on a number of research methods including focus groups, surveys, interviews, group activities, and more. CQL and its partners also use the PORTAL Data System to collect and evaluate data about outcomes and organizational supports. These efforts result in numerous journal articles and research projects with far-reaching implications for the human services and people with disabilities.

Stay Up-To-Date On Issues

Our research delves into the very latest topics in the human services field. From journal articles to national studies, CQL works to provide perspective, insight, and expertise about complex subject matter.

Collaborate On Research Projects

CQL partners with organizations on various initiatives to collect data, evaluate findings, and develop conclusions to better understand areas of success and areas of improvement in supports and services.

Access Tools For Analysis

Through tools like CQL’s Social Determinants of Health Index and Social Capital Index, organizations can focus their data analysis on specific quality of life areas to help people achieve their outcomes.

Monitor National Trends

CQL has conducted national studies to analyze how outcomes, as well as supports and services, have evolved over time. The ability to evaluate progress improves awareness about where the field is headed.

Use Data-Based Decision Making

By evaluating the effectiveness of services that organizations provide, they can use CQL Research to better allocate resources, refocus their efforts, and ensure that supports are making a difference.

Evaluate Organizational Data

With CQL’s PORTAL Data System, organizations can use an online platform to assess the effect that their supports and services are having on people’s lives, analyzed across hundreds of data elements.