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The Comprehensive assessment and Referral Evaluation (CARE)--rationale, development and reliability
International Journal of Aging & Human Development
|January 1, 1977
Summary
The Comprehensive Assessment and Referral Evaluation (CARE) is a novel technique for evaluating older adults' health and social issues. This tool aids in determining appropriate referrals and assessing service effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Assessment
- Social Work
Background:
- Assessing the complex needs of older adults requires a multi-faceted approach.
- Existing assessment tools may be discipline-specific, limiting comprehensive evaluation.
- There is a need for a reliable method to identify and classify health and social problems in the elderly.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the Comprehensive Assessment and Referral Evaluation (CARE) technique.
- To describe CARE's utility in assessing older adults' health and social challenges.
- To highlight CARE's role in referral decisions and service evaluation.
Main Methods:
- CARE utilizes a semi-structured interview guide.
- It incorporates an inventory of defined ratings for various problem domains.
- The assessment covers psychiatric, medical, nutritional, economic, and social aspects.
Main Results:
- CARE is designed to reliably elicit, record, grade, and classify information.
- Its comprehensive scope makes it suitable for both patients and non-patients.
- It serves as a valuable aid for referral and service effectiveness evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The CARE technique offers a comprehensive approach to assessing older adults.
- It facilitates informed decisions regarding health and social service referrals.
- CARE can be instrumental in evaluating the efficacy of interventions for the elderly.