Bmc Health Serv Res
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Bmc Health Serv Res · Apr 2008
ReviewEffects of intensive home visiting programs for older people with poor health status: a systematic review.
Home visiting programs have been developed aimed at improving the health and independent functioning of older people. Also, they intend to reduce hospital and nursing home admission and associated cost. A substantial number of studies have examined the effects of preventive home visiting programs on older people living in the community; the findings have been inconsistent. The objective of this review was to assess the effectiveness of intensive home visiting programs targeting older people with poor health or otherwise with functional impairments. ⋯ We conclude that home visiting programs appear not to be beneficial for older people with poor health within the health care setting of Western countries.
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Bmc Health Serv Res · Apr 2008
ReviewEffects of intensive home visiting programs for older people with poor health status: a systematic review.
Home visiting programs have been developed aimed at improving the health and independent functioning of older people. Also, they intend to reduce hospital and nursing home admission and associated cost. A substantial number of studies have examined the effects of preventive home visiting programs on older people living in the community; the findings have been inconsistent. The objective of this review was to assess the effectiveness of intensive home visiting programs targeting older people with poor health or otherwise with functional impairments. ⋯ We conclude that home visiting programs appear not to be beneficial for older people with poor health within the health care setting of Western countries.