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No longer independent: the dynamics of care arrangements for frail elderly patients
- Author:
- CHOI Namkee G.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 32(3), 1999, pp.27-47.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
This study examines data from a 1991 American survey to examine the changes in care arrangements for elderly patients. Following the onset of their dependency, over 60 percent of elderly patients experienced at least one form of institutionalisation. A majority of those who remained in the community also experienced changes in living/care arrangements. The findings confirm that health-related need factors and race are significant determinants of institutionalisation immediately following the onset of dependency. But the availability of caregivers and other enabling factors are also significant determinants of care settings used following hospitalisation.