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Li, Lydia W.; McLaughlin, Sara J. – Gerontologist, 2012
Purpose of the study: The primary aim of this investigation was to determine whether caregiver confidence in their care recipients' functional capabilities predicts changes in the performance of activities of daily living (ADL) among elderly home care recipients. A secondary aim was to explore how caregiver confidence and care recipient functional…
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Caregivers, Older Adults, Caregiver Attitudes
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Hirdes, John P.; Fries, Brant E.; Morris, John N.; Ikegami, Naoki; Zimmerman, David; Dalby, Dawn M.; Aliaga, Pablo; Hammer, Suzanne; Jones, Richard – Gerontologist, 2004
Purpose: This study aimed to develop home care quality indicators (HCQIs) to be used by a variety of audiences including consumers, agencies, regulators, and policy makers to support evidence-based decision making related to the quality of home care services. Design and Methods: Data from 3,041 Canadian and 11,252 U.S. home care clients assessed…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Audiences, Focus Groups, Home Health Aides
Andrews, Hans A.; And Others – Community College Frontiers, 1978
Describes a community-based alternative to institutionalization of the elderly. Calhoun County, Michigan's home health care services depend on community college resources and a growing model program training health care aides in a 150-clock-hour certificate program. Trained aides are readily absorbed into the community employment market. (TR)
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Community Colleges, Community Health Services, Health Personnel