This article describes the early development and field testing of a task-centered case manage
ment modelfor social work practice with the elderly. Integrating a specific intervention protocol
with the established case management core functions, the model addresses the lack of clearly
defined practice guidelines for case management with elderly clients. Findings regarding the
process, structure, and outcomes of implementing the model are presented. The process was
analyzed using Interpersonal Process Recall (IPR), an innovative method for process-onented
social work research. Suggestions for a revised model and future development and research are
made.
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