Outcomes Of Social Service Programs For Homebound Older Adults

The objective of this prospective study is to document the impact of social service interventions (including meals, telephone reassurance, and friendly visiting)provided by the Burden Center, a model community social service agency, on overall quality of life.

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Key information

Conditions

Homebound Elderly

Age range

60 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical Center

New York, 10021, United States

About this study

Specific outcomes include mental and physical function as measured by the SF-36, and depressive symptoms as measured by the CES-D depression scale. The hypothesis is that a multicomponent social service intervention program that provides social support and reduces social isolation can prevent depression and decline in quality of life in this vulnerable population.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All new clients of the Burden Center for the Aging who are homebound, out of the home less than one time per week, and cognitively intact will be eligible for enrollment.

Exclusion criteria

Clients unable to give informed consent such as those suffering from a major psychiatric disease or those who are not cognitively able to give informed consent will be excluded.
Clients who refuse to participate will be excluded

Treatment and study plan

Social Services

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

Quality of life Depressive symptoms

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Other

Collaborators

The New York Community Trust

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2001
Study completion: 2003
First posted: Nov 4, 2005
Registry last updated: Apr 3, 2008

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