Care-related quality of life in old age
Subtitle: concepts, models and empirical findings
By: Marja Vaarama, Richard Pieper, Andrew Sixsmith, editors.
Publisher: Springer Verlag; Springer Science + Business Media; Springer
Published: 2008
Place of publication: United States
Language: eng
Number of pages: 338
Description: "It's a core issue at the heart of elder care: while best-practice data exist for long-term care, quality of life as a concept, measure and standard for care outcomes remains elusive. The result of an ambitious European research initiative, the Care Keys Project addresses quality of life issues among frail, care-dependent seniors, taking their social as well as health needs into account. Care-Related Quality of Life in Old Age explains the theory behind Care Keys, its methodology, empirical findings, and practical considerations in promoting effective, efficient elder care aimed at social and emotional well-being and including disabled and cognitively impaired patients."--Back cover.