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Goals in geriatric assessment: are we measuring the right outcomes
- Authors:
- BRADLEY Elizabeth, et al
- Journal article citation:
- Gerontologist, 40(2), April 2000, pp.191-196.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Previous evaluative studies of out-patient geriatric assessment have focused on a limited set of outcomes related to functioning, health services utilisation, and costs. The purpose of this study was to identify important goals for care as described by patients and family caregivers being cared for in this setting. The most common categories of goals expressed by family caregivers were obtaining education and referrals and improving social and family relationships. The process of establishing and meeting such goals should be explicitly included in the design of future evaluations of out-patient geriatric assessment.