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Assessing an environment for safety first

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Author: Seigel, H.
Year: 1982
Type: Journal Article

Abstract:

The environment of the elderly is assessed through a community health perspective. This paper examines man's complex interrelationship with the environment, defines environment in a broader sense, reviews some epidemiological data that can assist in environmental assessment, explores areas within the elder's community and home environment that require nursing expertiseand presents some nursing implications from the data covered.

Further Details

Pages 509-518
Volume 8
Issue 9
Accession Number September, 2011
Notes Print retained.
Keywords older, safety improvement, assessment

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