Growing old at home – A randomized controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of preventive home visits to reduce nursing home admissions: study protocol [NCT00644826]

Growing old at home – A randomized controlled trial to investigate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of preventive home visits to reduce nursing home admissions: study protocol [NCT00644826]

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Regarding demographic changes in Germany it can be assumed that the number of elderly and the resulting need for long term care is increasing in the near future. It is not only an individual's interest but also of public concern...

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Main Authors: Riedel-Heller Steffi G, Angermeyer Matthias C, Kuske Bettina, Luck Tobias, Behrens Johann, Hanns Stephanie, Beutner Katrin, Roling Gudrun, Fleischer Steffen, Heinrich Sven, König Hans-H, Lautenschläger Christine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/8/185

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