Research Underway

The health needs and service use of older frail men aged 70 years and over living in the community

Investigators:

Lynette Mackenzie (PI), Lindy Clemson and Kaye Brock

Project aim(s):

Using a self report survey and face-to-face individual interviews this project aims to:

  • Investigate the health status of older frail men
  • Identify formal and informal supports accessed by older frail men
  • Determine the predictors of receiving formal services in the home for older frail men
  • Explore the attitudes of older frail men to seeking assistance outside stance in the home
  • Explore the perceptions and experiences of older frail men with the formal and informal services that they access
  • Identify the factors contributing to older frail men seeking assistance or agreeing to receive assistance in the home

Project status: 

Application approved December 2007

Awaiting funding

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