Are Filipinos ready for long-term care? A qualitative study on awareness, perspectives, and challenges of relevant organizations, community leaders, carers, and older persons in select sites in the Philippines
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.9778
- Author:
Angely P. Garcia
1
,
2
;
Shelley Ann F. de la Vega
1
,
3
;
Ayra Mae S. Balingbing
1
;
Ma. Anna Carmina D. Orlino
1
;
Jan Michael M. Herber
1
;
Angelita L. Viloria-Larin
1
Author Information
1. Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
2. College of Nursing, University of the Philippines Manila
3. College of Medicine, University of the Philippines Manila
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Older persons
- MeSH:
Home Care Services;
Long-Term Care;
Nursing Homes;
Philippines
- From:
Acta Medica Philippina
2024;58(Early Access 2024):1-18
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background and Objectives:With the global population aging, there is an emerging need for access to quality longterm care (LTC) services. Many countries have developed LTC systems while others are at the infancy stage. This paper aimed to provide an overview of the country’s readiness for LTC based on the perspectives of relevant stakeholders. Specifically, it described the roles, initiatives, and challenges of relevant organizations and community leaders for LTC provision. It also described the older persons (OPs) and carers’ perspectives towards LTC including their awareness, capacity, and preferences.
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