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The differential roles of caregivers, caregiver networks, and health professionals in residential-care-home entry
Author(s)Mary Bear
Journal titleJournal of Applied Gerontology, vol 12, no 4, December 1993
Pagespp 411-424
KeywordsAdmission [care homes] ; Referrals ; Family care ; Friend care ; Medical workers ; United States of America.
AnnotationPrimary caregivers were the principal source of decisions to move elders into residential care, but those previously in hospital or who had a friend as primary caregiver were more likely to be referred by a health professional.
Accession NumberCPA-940113003 A
ClassmarkKW:QKH: L5R: P6:SJ: P6:SX: QT: 7T

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