[The development of an intake questionnaire for ambulatory care for the aged].

This article shortly presents current research on the development of two assessment questionnaires (a client questionnaire and an informers' questionnaire) developed for the RIAGG (Regional Institute of Community Mental Health Care)-Elderly Department. Background and purpose of the study are described and basic criteria of the content and form of the questionnaire are discussed. Finally the pilot-study is presented and the design of the main study.