JAMDA
Volume 10, Issue 5 , Pages 304-313 , June 2009

A Clinical Microsystem Model to Evaluate the Quality of Primary Care for Homebound Older Adults

  • Tobie H. Olsan, PhD, MPA, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Rochester, School of Nursing, Rochester, NY
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Tobie H. Olsan, PhD, MPA, RN, University of Rochester, School of Nursing, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box SON, Rochester, NY 14642.
    • ,
  • Bernard Shore, MD

      Affiliations

    • Jewish Home of Rochester and University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
    • ,
  • Patricia D. Coleman, PhD, RN

      Affiliations

    • University of Rochester, Rochester, NY and Crouse Hospital, Syracuse, NY

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 T.H.O. is a T32 postdoctoral fellow in geriatrics sponsored by the National Institute on Aging #AG020493–01A2.

PII: S1525-8610(09)00081-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jamda.2009.02.003

JAMDA
Volume 10, Issue 5 , Pages 304-313 , June 2009

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