USE OF HOME HEALTH-SERVICES BY ELDERLY PERSONS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

被引:4
作者
DELLASEGA, C
DANSKY, K
KING, L
STRICKLIN, ML
机构
[1] PENN STATE UNIV,DEPT HLTH POLICY & ADM,UNIV PK,PA 16802
[2] UNA,CLEVELAND,OH
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JOURNAL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATION | 1994年 / 24卷 / 06期
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10.1097/00005110-199406000-00007
中图分类号
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号
1011 ;
摘要
Individuals with cognitive impairment are at high risk for institution; thus, they may benefit from the support provided by home health services. The authors studied a cohort of elderly persons admitted to a home health agency, after first assessing them for cognitive impairment. Comparisons were made between cognitively impaired and cognitively intact individuals. Significant differences in the volume and type of services used were found. Management issues for home health agencies are raised.
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页码:20 / 25
页数:6
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