
Home care in Europe: the solid facts / Tarricone, Rosanna;Tsouros, Agis D
Tác giả : Tarricone, Rosanna;Tsouros, Agis D
Nhà xuất bản : World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe
Năm xuất bản : 2008
ISBN : 9789289042819
Chủ đề : 1. Aged. 2. Delivery of Health Care. 3. Disabled Persons. 4. Europe. 5. Health Policy. 6. Home Care Services -- trends. 7. Publications.
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Tóm tắt : | Demographic, epidemiological, social, and cultural trends in European countries are changing the traditional patterns of care. The next decades will see rising numbers of care-dependent older people and noncommunicable diseases as the leading cause of chronic illness and disability. Further, urbanization and the break-up of the traditional large family group will lead to gaps in the care of older or disabled family members. These changes in needs and social structure require a different approach to policy and services in the health and social sectors; a disease-oriented approach alone is no longer appropriate. Home care could be an answer to these issues: a sustainable approach to prevent the need for unnecessary institutionalization and to maintain people in their homes and communities as long as possible. Along with new forms of service delivery organization, technological innovation can represent a viable solution to developing home care in Europe. This publication is part of the work of the WHO Regional Office for Europe to present evidence for health policy- and decision-makers in a clear form. It explains why health and social services should provide high-quality and targeted home care for disabled and older people. It provides evidence for the effectiveness of home care, shows how it can be improved and explains the need to ensure equitable access. It also explores the varied cultural and care contexts in different countries, reveals how to educate professionals and the public about these issues, and seeks to broaden awareness, stimulate debate and promote action. viii, 36 p. |
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