Using functional health patterns to predict outcome with seniors.
Two powerful forces in Canada's health care system today are the rapidly growing seniors population and the trend toward community care. Recently, five hospitals in southwestern Ontario initiated a program designed to avert the admission of seniors to hospital and provide them with supports at home to maintain their health. Simultaneous research was conducted to assess the impact and effectiveness of the program.
Cameron
S J
SJ
University of Windsor School of Nursing, Ontario.
Keil
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J
Rajacich
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D
Dunham
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D015397:Program Evaluation