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Peer reviewedThorslund, Mats; And Others – Gerontologist, 1991
Estimated effect of variety of factors on the utilization of home help among the elderly in Sweden using a sample (n=421) of people 75 years and older. Results indicated physical functioning (instrumental activities of daily living) and living alone were most important. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Home Health Aides, Home Programs, Older Adults
Peer reviewedChappell, Neena L. – Gerontologist, 1994
Assesses applied relevance of research on home care, reviewing literature on predictors of use of home care services, experience of receiving home care, and efficacy studies. Notes that efficacy studies have not concluded that home care is less costly or better for quality of life of older adults when compared with institutional care. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Home Programs, Human Services, Models
Peer reviewedDaatland, Svein Olav – Gerontologist, 1983
Examined the use of public services by 1,080 Norwegian older adults. Results showed more than one-third use public services for the aged (i.e., are institutionalized or receive home help or home nursing). The use of services is affected by both need and demand factors. The family's role is discussed. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Services, Family Role, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics
