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Subgroups of refusers in a disability prevention trial in older adults: Baseline and follow-up analysis

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  • Minder, C.E.
  • Müller, T.
  • Gillmann, G.
  • Beck, J.C.
  • Stuck, A.E.

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Objectives. This study explored differences between refusers and participants in a longitudinal study with extensive baseline and follow-up information. Methods. Results of a trial comparing 791 participants and 401 community-residing older adults who refused to participate in a study concerning preventive home visits were examined. Information was collected from interviews, insurance records, and government files. Results. Despite similarities in terms of age, sex, and self-perceived health at baseline, 3-year follow-up data indicated that refusers had a 1.58-fold higher risk of entering a nursing home than participants. There were additional differences between refusers and participants when refusers were categorized in 4 subgroups based on self-reported reason for refusal (too ill, too healthy, no interest, and other reasons). Conclusions. Future studies should include follow-up data to allow comparisons between refusers and participants and should address the presence of multiple subgroups of refusers.

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  • Minder, C.E. & Müller, T. & Gillmann, G. & Beck, J.C. & Stuck, A.E., 2002. "Subgroups of refusers in a disability prevention trial in older adults: Baseline and follow-up analysis," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 92(3), pages 445-450.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2002:92:3:445-450_0
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    1. Mette Tøien & Morten Heggelund & Lisbeth Fagerström, 2014. "How Do Older Persons Understand the Purpose and Relevance of Preventive Home Visits? A Study of Experiences after a First Visit," Nursing Research and Practice, Hindawi, vol. 2014, pages 1-8, March.

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