Can aging in place be cost effective? A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose of the study

To systematically review cost, cost-minimization and cost-effectiveness studies for assisted living technologies (ALTs) that specifically enable older people to 'age in place' and highlight what further research is needed to inform decisions regarding aging in place.

Design

People aged 65+ and their live-in carers (where applicable), using an ALT to age in place at home opposed to a community-dwelling arrangement.

Methods

Studies were identified using a predefined search strategy on two key economic and cost evaluation databases NHS EED, HEED. Studies were assessed using methods recommended by the Campbell and Cochrane Economic Methods Group and presented in a narrative synthesis style.

Results

Eight eligible studies were identified from No

SUBMITTER: Graybill EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4109953 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature