Care-Related Quality of Life in Old Age
Care-Related Quality of Life in Old Age: Concepts, Models, and Empirical Findings by Marja Vaarama
English | 30 Nov. 2007 | ISBN: 0387721681 | 342 Pages | PDF | 2 MB
English | 30 Nov. 2007 | ISBN: 0387721681 | 342 Pages | PDF | 2 MB
It's a core issue at the heart of elder care: while best-practice data exist for long-term care, quality of life as a concept, measure and standard for care outcomes remains elusive. The result of an ambitious European research initiative, the Care Keys Project addresses quality of life issues among frail, care-dependent seniors, taking their social as well as health needs into account.