Home visits for frail older people: a qualitative study on the needs and preferences of frail older people and their informal caregivers

British Journal of General Practice

Henk J Schers¹  René JF Melis¹  Janneke AL van Kempen¹  Marcel GM Olde Rikkert¹  Sarah HM Robben¹  Sytse U Zuidema¹ 

[1] Department of geriatric medicine, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands

关键词: frail elderly;    house calls;    patient preference;    primary health care;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp12X653606

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

A number of studies have examined the effects of home visits and showed inconsistent results on physical functioning, institutionalisation, and mortality. Despite continuing interest from professionals in home visits for older people, reports on older people’s needs and preferences for such visits are scarce.

【 授权许可】

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