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Testing home modification interventions: Issues of theory, measurement, design, and implementation

Focus on interventions research with older adults

Author: Gitlin, L. N.
Year: 1999
Type: Book Section

Abstract:

With chronic conditions, environmental intervention has become a focal point in health care for older people. While there is general support for maintaining the functional capacities of individuals within their own home and community, the cost-effectiveness of home modification services requires further evaluation.

Further Details

Tertiary Title Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Author Maddox, G.L., Lawton, M. P., Schulz, R.
Pages 190-246
Issue 18
Publish Location New York
Publisher Springer
Accession Number July, 2011
Keywords older, modifications

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