Open AccessCare Arrangements of Older Adults: What They Prefer, What They Have, and Implications for Quality of Life
Author(s) -
Judith D. Kasper,
Jennifer L. Wolff,
M.E. Skehan
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
the gerontologist/the gerontologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.524
H-Index - 138
eISSN - 1758-5341
pISSN - 0016-9013
DOI - 10.1093/geront/gny127
Subject(s) - preference , quality of life (healthcare) , sample (material) , health care , quality (philosophy) , personal care , long term care , psychology , gerontology , assisted living , medicine , nursing , family medicine , economics , economic growth , philosophy , chemistry , epistemology , chromatography , microeconomics
Meeting individual preferences for long-term services and supports (LTSS) is a policy priority that has implications for quality of care. Evidence regarding preferences is sparse. In addition, little is known regarding whether preferences and care arrangements match for those receiving care, and implications for quality of life.