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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment

56

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • New York
      • New York, New York, United States, 10021
        • The New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

60 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Quality of life Depressive symptoms

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2001

Study Completion

February 1, 2003

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 3, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

November 4, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 3, 2008

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 31, 2008

Last Verified

March 1, 2008

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