Evaluation of PHS (Public Health Service) Funded Geriatric Education Centers: Executive Summary

摘要

The primary purpose of the study was to derive lessons of a programmatic nature from the four original Geriatric Education Centers (GECs). Drawing on their experieces over the past three years, the study explored what kinds of efforts were most fruitful in attaining project objectives, which were least successful, what barriers were encountered and how they were overcome. These lessons are expected to be particularly valuable to the new GECs as they develop their programs. In addition, the study was intended to collect preliminary data on the effects of the GECs upon participating institutions and individuals.