USE OF HOME HEALTH-SERVICES BY ELDERLY PERSONS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT

Authors
DELLASEGA C DANSKY K KING L STRICKLIN ML
Citation
C. Dellasega et al., USE OF HOME HEALTH-SERVICES BY ELDERLY PERSONS WITH COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT, The Journal of nursing administration, 24(6), 1994, pp. 20-25
Citations number
19
Categorie Soggetti
Nursing
Journal title
The Journal of nursing administration → ACNP
ISSN journal
00020443
Volume
24
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
20 - 25
Database
ISI
SICI code
0002-0443(1994)24:6<20:UOHHBE>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
Individuals with cognitive impairment are at high risk for institution ; thus, they may benefit from the support provided by home health serv ices. The authors studied a cohort of elderly persons admitted to a ho me health agency, after first assessing them for cognitive impairment. Comparisons were made between cognitively impaired and cognitively in tact individuals. Significant differences in the volume and type of se rvices used were found. Management issues for home health agencies are raised.