new technology in the human services
Vaarama M & Voutilainen L P (1999), PLANEC - Information based care for elderly people New Technology in the Human Services 12 (1 & 2), pp. 125-132

Abstract The article describes the development process of PLANEC Performance Management System that was carried out by launching European research project during 1996 and 1998. The task of the PLANEC system is to serve as a tool for planning, monitoring and evaluation of care of the elderly to achieve a balance of care by matching needs to resources. The theoretical frame, structure of the system as well as thorough validation process are discussed in detail.

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