1.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
Angely P. Garcia ; Shelley Ann F. de la Vega ; Ayra Mae S. Balingbing ; Ma. Anna Carmina D. Orlino ; Jan Michael M. Herber ; Angelita L. Viloria-Larin
Acta Medica Philippina 2024;58(Early Access 2024):1-18
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.
Home Care Services
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Long-Term Care
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Nursing Homes
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Philippines