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Factors affecting use of environmental services by the elderly
Author(s) -
HARTWIGSEN GAIL
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.1984.tb00135.x
Subject(s) - citation , library science , tempe , medicine , gerontology , state (computer science) , computer science , pathology , algorithm
locus of control, and self-assessed health were Correlated with services available to the residents in order to identify 'use trends. Special use rooms, a bank, beauty shop', gift shop, and dining 'room were located in the building. Transportation, meal plans, and cleaning services were available upon request. Results generally were insignificant, with the exception of time spent living in the .environment, which appeared to have a negative influence on satisfaction with several services. The lack Of significant findings indicates support for the individualized approach to the process of aging. The sporadic service usage by this group may Indicate that services are truly'being used for the purpose bf attaining and maintaining environmental independence. (JAC)