Self-reported (perceived) health problems Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention consists of (at least) 8 systematic home visits over an 18 months period. Experienced home nurses from the local home care organisation carry out the visits. The control group receive
Sponsors
Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development (ZonMw) (Netherlands)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Elderly (70-84 years) living in the community with self-reported poor health status
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Those who already receive home nursing care
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The outcome measures cover 2 domains: health status and service use. In addition a cost effectiveness analysis will be conducted. The primary health related outcome measures are: self-rated health, functional status, quality of life and changes in self-reported problems. The use of services relates to the frequency and duration of care from the following services: domestic and community nursing care, GP, physiotherapy, day care in institutional care settings, hospital outpatient clinics, hospital, nursing home, home for the elderly, use of aids and modifications to the home. The primary outcomes for service use are specialist medical care and hospital (re-) admission. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary health related outcome measures: information will be obtained, among other things, on health complaints, medication use, and loneliness and mental health. The municipality will supply mortality data over the entire research period. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed