Evaluating Alzheimer's Special Care Units: Reviewing the Evidence and Identifying Potential Sources of Study Bias.

Sloane, Philip D.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ500991

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Evaluating Alzheimer's Special Care Units: Reviewing the Evidence and Identifying Potential Sources of Study Bias.

Sloane, Philip D.; And Others

Gerontologist, v35 n1 p103-11 Feb 1995

Examines the effectiveness of special care units (SCUs) for Alzheimer's disease by summarizing published studies on SCUs. Presents and discusses the many potential sources of bias that pose special problems for SCUs for Alzheimer's disease research. Proposes strategies for conducting and interpreting future outcome studies in this research setting. (RJM)

Descriptors: Alzheimers Disease, Bias, Gerontology, Health Facilities, Literature Reviews, Long Term Care, Medical Care Evaluation, Medical Services, Nursing Homes, Older Adults, Research Reports

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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