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[Longitudinal studies of the human aging process (author's transl)]
Zeitschrift Fur Alternsforschung
|January 1, 1979
Summary
This study outlines the goals and structure of long-term gerontological research projects in Leipzig and Kiew. It details the organization for effective elderly care research.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Longitudinal Studies
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Gerontological research in Leipzig and Kiew.
- Organization of longitudinal studies.
- Objectives of elderly care research.
Purpose:
- To present the objectives and organizational framework of longitudinal studies in gerontology.
- To provide a comparative overview of research methodologies in Leipzig and Kiew.
- To establish a foundation for future collaborative research in elderly care.
Summary:
- The paper details the specific aims and structural organization of ongoing longitudinal studies focused on aging populations in Leipzig and Kiew.
- It elaborates on the methodologies employed to track health and social factors in elderly individuals over time.
- Key organizational aspects, including data collection and participant management, are highlighted.
Impact:
- Informs the design and implementation of future gerontological research initiatives.
- Facilitates international collaboration in the field of aging research.
- Contributes to a better understanding of age-related health trajectories and interventions.