Cross-national determinants of quality of life and health services for the elderly

Objective

Because of the aging of the population, and the expected increase in health care demands, epidemiological data to be used to establish priority areas for interventions are most needed. This project will contribute to increase the knowledge of the predictors (socio-demographic, behavioural, psychological factors and chronic conditions) of major health outcomes, such as decline in functional status, institutionalisation, and mortality. It will allow the comparison of these of health services in six different countries in relation to the abovementioned health predictors and outcomes. The results should become instruments that contribute to a better quality of life for the aged people, allowing also the countries to better allocate their resources for health care.

Fields of science

• social sciences › sociology › demography › mortality

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-6. - Key action The Ageing Population and Disabilities

Call for proposal

Data not available

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF ITALY

Address

Via Gustiniani, 2
35128 Padova
Italy

Participants (6)

INSTITUTE OF EXPERIMENTAL AND CLINICAL MEDICINE

Lithuania

Address

Kalvariju, 323
2021 Vilnius

JAGIELLONIAN UNIVERSITY

Poland

Address

Grzegozecka, 20
31 531 Krakow

KAPLAN MEDICAL CENTER

Israel

Address

76100 Rehovot

KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE

Sweden

Address

Doktorsringen 5
171 71 Stockholm

UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DE MADRID

Spain

Address

Cantoblanco
28049 Madrid

UNIVERSITY OF TAMPERE

Finland

Address

Medisiinarinkatu 3
33014 Tampere