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Phillips, Laura L.; Allen, Rebecca S.; Harris, Grant M.; Presnell, Andrew H.; DeCoster, Jamie; Cavanaugh, Ronald – Gerontologist, 2011
Purpose: With the rapid growth in the older inmate population and the economic impact of end-of-life treatments within the cash-strapped prison system, consideration should be given to inmate treatment preferences. We examined end-of-life treatment preferences and days of desired life for several health scenarios among male inmates incarcerated…
Descriptors: First Aid, Expectation, Institutionalized Persons, Correctional Education
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Peng, Timothy R.; Navaie-Waliser, Maryam; Feldman, Penny H. – Gerontologist, 2003
Purpose: This study explored similarities and differences in social support, home health service utilization, and health outcomes across four racial-ethnic groups of elders. Design and Methods: 1999 Outcomes Assessment Information Set records for 7,374 home care recipients who were 75 years of age or older and who were discharged to self-care were…
Descriptors: Health Services, Ethnic Groups, Mental Health, Outcomes of Treatment