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Conceptual and Methodological Problems in Studying the Effects of Interdisciplinary Geriatric Teams.
Peer reviewedSchmitt, Madeline H.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1988
Notes that despite the frequent claims of the superiority of interdisciplinary teams over more usual care patterns, systematic studies of the effectiveness of geriatric interdisciplinary teams are rare. Illustrates the difficult conceptual and methodological problems encountered by investigators. Suggests future research directions. (Author/ABL)
Descriptors: Geriatrics, Gerontology, Interdisciplinary Approach, Older Adults
Gifford, Carol J. – 1983
Health communication, gerontology/geriatrics, and the interdisciplinary team approach to health care are considered together in this paper as a critical field for communication research. The first section of the paper offers a definition of interdisciplinary health care teams, then reviews their goals, composition, history and training. The second…
Descriptors: Communication Research, Cooperation, Evaluation Methods, Geriatrics
