Numerical Considerations of the Neurologist in Korea for Appropriate Management of Dementia
- Author:
Ko Woon KIM
1
;
Sang Wuk JEONG
;
Suk Won AHN
;
Im Seok KOH
;
Hojin CHOI
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords: Dementia; Policy; Neurologists
- MeSH: Aging; Caregivers; Delivery of Health Care; Dementia; Humans; Korea; Long-Term Care; Social Problems
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2018;36(3):165-170
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: As the number of dementia patients increases due to rapid aging, the burden of dementia becomes a big social problem. In response to this, various policies have been introduced in Korea. In particular, as the new policy of national responsibility for dementia care has been implemented in 2017, detailed plans for improving health care and long-term care support for dementia patients and their caregivers have been introduced. The most important thing in carrying out the comprehensive government plan will be securing sufficient the professional health and social care workforce. However, the number of neurologists to play an important role in the management of dementia will be more and more insufficient. Therefore, the need to supply an adequate number of neurologists in Korea should be discussed.
