This book examines the relationship between quality of care and quality
of life of frail older persons who are dependent on external support and
care. Quality of life in old age has become a key issue within
gerontology and health and social care research. The book specifically
addresses this issue by developing a new concept of "care-related
quality of life." The book addresses key issues by providing theoretical
and methodological perspectives on the problem area, together with
chapters based on original empirical research. The research was financed
by the EU, and it involved studies in Finland, Estonia, Germany, Sweden
and the United Kingdom. This book contributes to the ongoing discussion
on the concept of quality of life, and theories and methods for studying
it. The book also aims to give a new stimulus to the study of the
effectiveness and efficiency of care, and to encourage further research
on the topic of care-related quality of life.