NICHE PROGRAM AND GERAITRICS RE: HOME CARE MANAGEMENT IN A FAILING ECONOMY; DYSFUNCTIONAL NUCLEAR FAMILIES

Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.: NICHE PROGRAM AND GERAITRICS RE: HOME CARE MANAGEMENT IN A FAILING ECONOMY; DYSFUNCTIONAL NUCLEAR FAMILIES
Does your question include a comparison of different health care approaches? (If no, your topic will still be considered.): no
If yes, explain the specific technologies, devices, drugs, or interventions you would like to see compared:
What patients or group(s) of patients does your question apply to? (Please include specific details such as age range, gender, coexisting diagnoses, and indications for therapy.): GERIATRICS
Are there subgroups of patients that your question might apply to? (For example, an ethnic group, stage or severity of a disease.): DYSFUCTIONAL NUCLEAR FAMILIES, POLYPHARMACY
Describe the health-related benefits you are interested in. (For example, improvements in patient symptoms or problems from treatment or diagnosis.): REALISTIC HOME CARE MANAGEMENT
Describe any health-related risks, side effects, or harms that you are concerned about.: PAYMENT ON A FIXED INCOME

Does your question include a health care drug, intervention, device, or technology available (or likely to be available) in the U.S.?

unsure

Which priority area(s) and population(s) does this topic apply to? (check all that apply)

EHC Priority Conditions (updated in 2008)

AHRQ Priority Populations

Low income groups
Minority groups
Women
Elderly
Individuals with special health care needs, including individuals with disabilities or who need chronic care or end-of-life health care

Federal Health Care Program

Describe why this topic is important.: GROWING ELDERLY POPULATION, INCREASINGLY LIMITS RESOURCES FOR THOSE ON FIXED INCOMES
What specifically motivated you to ask this question? (For example, you are developing a clinical guideline, working with a policy with large uncertainty about the appropriate approach, costly intervention, new research you have read, items in the media you may have seen, a clinical practice dilemma you know of, etc.): DOCTORAL STUDENT SEEKING TO CREATE/MODIFY EXISTING PARAMETERS FOR HOME CARE STANDARDS OF CARE
Does your question represent uncertainty for clinicians and/or policy-makers? (For example, variations in clinical care, controversy in what constitutes appropriate clinical care, or a policy decision.): yes
If yes, please explain:: UNSURE HOW TO PHRASE AT THIS TIME

How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?: POSSIBLE AND HOPEFULLY
Describe the timeframe in which an answer to your question is needed.: 3 MONTHS
Describe any health disparities, inequities, or impact on vulnerable populations your question applies to.: ELDERLY WITH COMORBIDITIES

Other Information About You: (optional)

Please choose a description that best describes your role or perspective: (you may select more than one category if appropriate): POSSIBLE AND HOPEFULLY

Are you making a suggestion as an individual or on behalf of an organization?: Individual

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