title: Evaluation study of the exploratory visit: an innovative outreach activity of the ILGWU's friendly visiting program.
abstract: The exploratory visit to recent retirees, an outreach component of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union Friendly Visiting Program, was evaluated during a ten month period beginning in September 1973. An operations analysis found that need identifying activities of Friendly Vistors by type of service need. A post-test only control group effect study revealed exploratory visits were effective in establishing a link between the program and the retiree although they had no significant impact on the retirees' service needs.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006296:Health Services; D006801:Humans; D007750:Labor Unions; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City; D012179:Retirement; D012947:Social Work