To facilitate efficient and effective modifications in the delivery of care to the elderly, an empirically based agenda was developed within the Veterans Administration to guide health services research. The agenda includes studying methods to augment providers' geriatric expertise, facilitate maximal independence for older persons, and identify effective strategies, target groups, and appropriate outcomes for long-term care.
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