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The elements of risk for the institutionalized elderly
Author(s)Anthony J Lechich
Journal titleThe Journal of Long Term Home Health Care : the PRIDE Institute Journal, vol 16, no 2, Spring 1997
Pagespp 56-61
KeywordsAt risk ; Residents [care homes] ; Nursing homes ; Hazards ; United States of America.
AnnotationOlder people being admitted to nursing homes in the US face a number of risks. Generic intrinsic characteristics include stress, disease, strained family and social support, and fear of increased dependency. Generic extrinsic issues for nursing homes include: their role as businesses; regulation by the state; safety aspects of health care; and risk of infection. An example of the interaction between resident and institution is used to illustrate these issues. (RH).
Accession NumberCPA-980129229 A
ClassmarkCA3: KX: LHB: OK7: 7T

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