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'Single' assessment of older people: comparison of the MDS-HC with current auditable methods in the home care setting

Carpenter, G. Iain, Challis, David J., Challis, Cameron (2005) 'Single' assessment of older people: comparison of the MDS-HC with current auditable methods in the home care setting. Journal of Integrated Care, 13 (5). pp. 35-41. ISSN 1476-9018. (doi:10.1108/14769018200500039) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:5092)

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Abstract

This project compared the use of an evidence-based, systematically developed, standarised assessment instrument for community care with existing assessment instruments, in two social services departments. We conclude that assessment methods without proven reliability may jeopardise the interests of older people and the need to raise standards.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1108/14769018200500039
Uncontrolled keywords: Assessment, Older People, Community Care
Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
H Social Sciences > HM Sociology
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Centre for Health Services Studies
Depositing User: Helen Wooldridge
Date Deposited: 21 Oct 2008 19:01 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 09:43 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/5092 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Carpenter, G. Iain.

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