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Initiatives to improve the coverage, quality, financial protection and financial sustainability of long-term care: a rapid scoping review - P4H Network

Initiatives to improve the coverage, quality, financial protection and financial sustainability of long-term care: a rapid scoping review

The WHO Centre for Health Development has published a report titled Improving Long-Term Care for Older Adults: A Rapid Scoping Review of Public Initiatives.” In light of the global challenges posed by ageing populations, increasing chronic illnesses, and projected shortages of caregivers, this report explores recent public initiatives aimed at enhancing long-term care (LTC) for individuals aged 60 and older. Through a comprehensive scoping review, it evaluates LTC coverage, quality, financial protection, and sustainability based on 24 studies from 2017 to 2022. The findings highlight the critical need for universal access to high-quality LTC services and improved financial protection to address the care needs of older adults.

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