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Direct linkWeissert, William G.; Hirth, Richard A.; Chernew, Michael E.; Diwan, Sadhna; Kim, Jinkyung – Gerontologist, 2003
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the impact on resource use of providing case managers with information on the potential for patients to benefit from home care services. Design and Methods: Twenty-four case managers working in the Arizona Long Term Care System (ALTCS) were randomized into treatment and control groups. Members of…
Descriptors: Control Groups, Health Services, Risk, Patients
Peer reviewedDiwan, Sadhna; And Others – Gerontologist, 1997
Examined type of service, volume, and mix of services provided to 270 poor and frail elders. Predictors of use and volume of service differed depending on type of service. The most prescribed service combinations included nursing, home health, and homemaker; homemaker only; nursing and home health; nursing and homemaker; and nurse only. (RJM)
Descriptors: Community Health Services, Frail Elderly, Home Health Aides, Human Services
