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Peer reviewedLiu, Korbin; Manton, Kenneth G. – Gerontologist, 1984
Projects utilization history of a synthetic cohort of nursing home admissions in 1976 by normalizing length of stay (LOS) specific discharge rates derived from life tables to an estimated 1.1 million persons. Results focus on the LOS distribution, discharge status, and total days of nursing home care used. (Author/JAC)
Descriptors: Cohort Analysis, Demography, Geriatrics, Nursing Homes
Peer reviewedShapiro, 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
Peer reviewedDaatland, Svein Olav – Gerontologist, 1983
Examined the use of public services by 1,080 Norwegian older adults. Results showed more than one-third use public services for the aged (i.e., are institutionalized or receive home help or home nursing). The use of services is affected by both need and demand factors. The family's role is discussed. (JAC)
Descriptors: Community Services, Family Role, Foreign Countries, Geriatrics
