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Peer reviewedDavies, Bleddyn; Challis, David – Gerontologist, 1980
Characteristics of the target population, services, and potential source of helpers are determining factors in the cost effectiveness of home health services. Welfare of patients in the experimental group was improved, and lower probability of residential care helped keep costs down. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics
Peer reviewedSolomon, Kenneth – Gerontologist, 1982
Examines social factors that lead to the development of learned helplessness in elderly persons in the health care setting, including stereotyping elderly by health care professionals, effects of unequal interpersonal exchange, and behaviors associated with sick and healer roles. Discusses programatic and educational prophylaxis and solutions to…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Health Personnel, Health Services, Helplessness
