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An information design audit of information about residential care
- Author:
- LEWIS David
- Publisher:
- Policy Studies Institute
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 42p.,tables,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Reports the results of an information design audit. The report forms part of a wider project exploring the nature of the information which is needed when people make the transition to residential care.
Factors affecting decisions to institutionalise demented elderly
- Authors:
- LIEBERMAN Morton A., KRAMER Joel H.
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 31(3), June 1991, pp.371-374.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Reports on a study which indicated that characteristics, type and number of caregivers and caregiver distress were most decisive in the eventual move to residential care.
Survey of carers of elderly patients discharged from hospital
- Author:
- WILLIAMS E. Idris
- Journal article citation:
- British Journal of General Practice, 41(344), March 1991, pp.105-108.
- Publisher:
- Royal College of General Practitioners
As part of a study to determine reasons for early unplanned readmission of elderly patients to hospital, carers were interviewed. Their characteristics and the problems they faced are summarised.
Finding out about residential care: results of a survey of users
- Authors:
- ROBERTS Sean, STEELE Jane, MOORE Nick
- Publisher:
- Policy Studies Institute
- Publication year:
- 1991
- Pagination:
- 125p.
- Place of publication:
- London
A survey of the information needs of residents and potential residents of residential care homes. Looks at the subjects on which information is needed and the constraints which inhibit people's use of information.