Abstract
This paper identifies and describes measures of health service use and their applicability for assessing elderly persons with dementing illness and/or communication disorder. Dimensions and types of health service utilization are first discussed, followed by a discussion of special issues of validity as they apply to this population. A variety of approaches are examined, including personal interviews, proxy reports, and use of administrative and health plan records.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 67-81 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| Journal | Journal of Mental Health and Aging |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 1997 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
- Psychiatry and Mental health