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Home visits to elderly patients in Saudi Arabia
Author(s)S A Al Shammari
Journal titleJournal of the Royal Society of Health, vol 117, no 3, June 1997
Pagespp 174-179
KeywordsHome visits [doctors] ; Social surveys ; Saudi Arabia.
AnnotationThis study examines the perception of participating physicians in hospital and primary health care (PHC) in Saudi Arabia on the nature of illness that requires home visits, type and job description of health personnel that should make home visits, and other prerequisites needed for successful home visits. Primary health care centres are relatively new in Saudi Arabia. PHC doctors were keener on home visits to some patients than hospital doctors - which may be due to greater contact with the community and knowledge of patients needing such services. The views in this study can be made use of to establish a home visit programme to Saudi elderly people in need of such services. Also, the number, qualifications and responsibilities of professional involved should be re-evaluated after adequate implementation.
Accession NumberCPA-970707012 A
ClassmarkL5H: 3F: 7EA

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