Post-Hospital Support Program for the Frail Elderly and Their Caregivers: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation.

Oktay, Julianne S.; Volland, Patricia J.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Post-Hospital Support Program for the Frail Elderly and Their Caregivers: A Quasi-Experimental Evaluation.

Oktay, Julianne S.; Volland, Patricia J.

American Journal of Public Health, v80 n1 p39-46 Jan 1990

Evaluates the Post-Hospital Support Program for frail elderly patients at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore (Maryland) who were returning home to the care of a non-paid caregiver for at least a year. Results showed reduction in caregiver stress and in number of days spent in hospital after initial release. (JS)

Descriptors: Adult Day Care, Caregivers, Frail Elderly, Health Education, Hospitals, Medical Care Evaluation, Older Adults, Patients, Program Content, Program Effectiveness, Questionnaires

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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