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Peer reviewedLitwin, Howard; And Others – Gerontologist, 1984
Analyzed national survey data on nursing home ombudsman programs to document three alternative formulations of advocacy: (1) individualized/developmentally focused; (2) individualized/patients' rights-focused, and (3) facility/patients' rights-focused. Programmatic efforts will be required to address disparities in conceptions of appropriate…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Delivery Systems, Nursing Homes, Older Adults
Griesel, Elma – Synergist, 1978
An extension of the service role for college student volunteers in nursing homes is advocacy, representing the interests of those unable to obtain their rights. The article describes various student advocacy programs and suggests resources for action on nursing home complaints. (MF)
Descriptors: Advocacy, College Students, Helping Relationship, Human Services
