Interventions to delay institutionalization of frail older persons: design of a longitudinal study in the home care setting

Interventions to delay institutionalization of frail older persons: design of a longitudinal study in the home care setting

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Older people usually prefer staying at home rather than going into residential care. The Belgian National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance wishes to invest in home care by financing innovative projects that effectively h...

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Main Authors: De Almeida Mello Johanna, Van Durme Therese, Macq Jean, Declercq Anja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Innovative home care
Project evaluation
Frail older persons
Delay of institutionalization
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/615

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