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Shapiro, Evelyn; Webster, Linda M. – Gerontologist, 1984
Reports data on admissions, discharges, and changes in health status of eight admission cohorts to nursing homes in a jurisdiction with universally-insured nursing home and home care services. The findings are compared to U.S. studies and disclose differences which may reflect differences in payment mechanisms and admission policies. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics, Health Insurance