Georgetown University/Providence Hospital Family Practice Program, Washington, DC. Project test ways to coordinate medical, community services.
Fragmented medical care is especially harmful for chronically ill elderly patients. Intervention designed to educate them about their diseases and available resources may result in increased self-care and decreased rates of institutionalization.
D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004219:District of Columbia; D005194:Family Practice / Q000639:trends*; D005260:Female; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011637:Public Health Nursing