Australian [Adelaide] Longitudinal Study of Aging, Wave 6: [1999-2000]
Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research [distributor]
Andrews, Gary R.
Myers, George C.
aging
disabilities
health care services
health services utilization
health status
long term care
medications
mental health
mental health services
older adults
quality of life
The general purpose of the Australian [Adelaide] Longitudinal Study of Aging (ALSA) is to gain further understanding of how social, biomedical, and environmental factors are associated with age-related changes in the health and well-being of persons aged 70 years and older. Emphasis is given to the effects of social and economic factors on morbidity, disability, acute and long-term care service use, and mortality. The aim is to analyze the complex relationships between individual and social factors and changes in health status, health care needs, and service utilization dimensions. Components of Wave 6 (1999-2000) (Part 1) include a comprehensive personal interview conducted via the Computer-Assisted Personal Interview (CAPI) system, a home-based assessment of physiological functions, self-completed questionnaires, and additional clinical studies. In Part 2, Wave 6 Clinical Data, information about the health histories of the respondents was elicited, including information on medication, blood pressure, and physical and mental disabilities.
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http://doi.org/10.3886/ICPSR03679.v1
01-18-2006
administrative records data
clinical data
survey data
personal interviews, self-enumerated questionnaires, and clinical and home-based assessments
Australia
Global
1999--2000