title: A model for assessing health needs of the rural elderly: methodology and results.
abstract: The purpose of this health needs assessment of the rural elderly was to determine the actual conditions, opportunities, activities, and attitudes of older citizens living in a rural area and to assess their specific psychological, social, and medical needs. This was accomplished through a survey developed by an interdisciplinary team and distributed to individuals aged 55 years or older in a rural community of Georgia. Survey responses were used to plan and implement a series of four workshops to improve health education in the rural community surveyed. In addition, referrals to health care and social agencies were initiated where indicated.
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003625:Data Collection / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D005845:Georgia; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007899:Leisure Activities; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011788:Quality of Life; D012423:Rural Health