Effect of preventive home visits by a nurse on the outcomes of frail elderly people in the community: a randomized controlled trial.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Timely recognition and prevention of health problems among elderly people have been shown to improve their health. In this randomized controlled trial the authors examined the impact of preventive home visits by a nurse compared with usual care on the outcomes of frail elderly people living in the community. METHODS: A screening questionnaire identified eligible participants (those aged 70 years or more at risk of sudden …

Authors

Dalby DM; Sellors JW; Fraser FD; Fraser C; van Ineveld C; Howard M

Volume

162

Pagination

pp. 497-500

Publication Date

February 22, 2000

Conference proceedings

Canadian Medical Association Journal

Issue

ISSN

0820-3946

Associated Experts

Michelle Howard

Associate Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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Fields of Research (FoR)

4203 Health Services and Systems 32 Biomedical and clinical sciences 3202 Clinical Sciences 42 Health sciences

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

3 Good Health and Well Being