title: A comparative analysis of short stays versus long stays in adult day health care programs.
abstract: The purpose of this study is to identify challenges to continual use of adult day services. Individuals who stayed in five adult day health care programs for four weeks or less are compared to those who stayed enrolled more than four weeks. Data were gathered from new intake files recorded January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2000 at five adult day programs operating in central Ohio. This study is based on 143 clients who disenrolled during this study period. Short stay participants were significantly different from long stay participants in race, educational level, mental health, and in financial and social resources. The findings support the important partnerships between informal and formal care resources in the utilization of adult day services and ultimately community-based living.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University, College of Social Work, 325 U Strillman Rd, 1947 College Rd, Columbus, OH 43210-1162, USA. Dabelko.1@osu.edu
authors.forename: Holly I
authors.initials: HI
authors.lastname: Dabelko
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003631:Day Care, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D017533:Marital Status; D008875:Middle Aged; D009820:Ohio; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014600:Utilization Review