Multidimensional measure of instrumental support in transitional care – design and pilot test of a questionnaire assessing instrumental support among older adults with chronic diseases

Abstract Background Previous studies indicated that poor quantity and quality of instrumental support are one of the main barriers in the application of transitional care. Instrumental support, as one common function of social support, is the provision of financial assistance, material goods, or ser...

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Main Authors: Fengbo Yang, Jianing Hua, Guiling Geng, Min Cui, Wenwen Yang, Zihan Geng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03325-8