[Quality of life and level of satisfaction of elderly persons receiving home health care: a cross-sectional study]. / Qualità della vita e grado di soddisfazione degli anziani in regime di assistenza domiciliare. Risultati di uno studio trasversale.

This study evaluated quality of life and level of satisfaction of elderly persons receiving home health care. Data was collected through a questionnaire and by examining medical records of 500 elderly patients. The mean age of study participants was 81 years. Results shows a high level of satisfaction with the quality of care received, the training of doctors and relationships with staff. Healthcare services requested by patients and supplied almost completely match; however, social services offered need to be intensified.