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Woo S, Cui Y, Kim S, Choi M. Gender differences in caregiver attitudes and unmet needs for activities of daily living (ADL) assistance among older adults with disabilities. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:671. [PMID: 37853319 PMCID: PMC10583335 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04383-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND With a rapidly ageing population and a decline in the availability of family caregivers, the number of older adults with disabilities who have unmet long-term care needs is gradually increasing worldwide. However, whether there are gender differences in the association between primary caregivers or their attitudes and unmet needs for activities of daily living (ADL) assistance remains largely unknown. METHODS This study used the latest 2018 wave of the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS), containing the data of 1187 older adults with disabilities aged 65 and older, to identify gender differences in the attitudes of primary caregivers toward the unmet needs for ADL assistance among with disabilities adults in China. Binary logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the effects of primary caregivers and their caregiving attitudes on the unmet care experiences of older adults with ADLs. In addition, a gender-stratified analysis was conducted to compare the differences based on older adults' gender. RESULTS The results revealed that the lack of positive attitudes from primary caregivers might create a situation of unmet needs for ADL assistance among older adults. When family members carry the main burden of care, older adults with disabilities, especially older women, have a lower level of unmet needs for ADL assistance. Therefore, it is important to consider gender-specific interventions to improve ADL assistance among older adults. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that the presence of a family member as a caregiver has a significant effect on unmet needs for ADL assistance in women, highlighting the importance of developing an emotional bond with the caregiver. Given that the availability of informal caregivers, such as family members, is declining, it is crucial to provide financial assistance and formal services, such as paid home services and community-based care services, and reduce the burden on family caregivers to address the unmet needs for ADL assistance among older adults with disabilities in China.
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- Selin Woo
- Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School and Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School and Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Public Health Science, Graduate School and Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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- School of Health Policy & Management, College of Public Health Science and Transdisciplinary Major in Learning Health Systems, Graduate School, Korea University, 145, Anam-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Fong JH. Utilization of Long-Term Care Services and the Role of Institutional Trust in South Korea. J Aging Soc Policy 2023:1-21. [PMID: 37820000 DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2023.2265776] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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With population aging, governments have become increasingly involved in the administration, funding, and regulation of formal long-term care (LTC) systems. We examine the association between institutional trust and formal LTC service utilization among older adults aged ≥60 years with care needs in South Korea's public LTC scheme. Using data from the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging and hierarchical logistic regressions, we evaluate the respective roles of trust in government and trust in the LTC program on service utilization. Results show that trust in the LTC scheme is significantly associated with service utilization: a unit increase in the level of trust is associated with a 29% increase in the odds of service use on average, controlling for need-related factors (e.g., chronic conditions) and other covariates. Furthermore, the positive relationship between trust and LTC utilization increases in magnitude with age. Older adults who are aged 80 and above, unmarried, with more ADL limitations, with psychiatric disease, or with arthritis are more likely to utilize formal LTC services. Our findings are robust to variations in sample inclusion criteria. Policymakers and health administrators should pay attention to building and maintaining institutional trust in public LTC schemes through good governance and other relevant strategies.
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- Joelle H Fong
- Assistant Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Wrotek M, Kalbarczyk M. Predictors of long-term care use - informal home care recipients versus private and public facilities residents in Poland. BMC Geriatr 2023; 23:512. [PMID: 37620838 PMCID: PMC10463875 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-023-04216-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 08/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The population aging, together with the shrinking caring potential of families, is a major challenge for social policy in the coming years. The aim of the study is to identify the factors that determine not only the use of long-term care (LTC) but also the selection of individual types of such care in Poland. METHODS Using unique data collected from inpatient LTC facilities in Poland and the Survey on Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) database, we estimate logistic regressions explaining the choice of LTC solution. RESULTS Our results suggest that social inequalities play a role in choosing the type of LTC. Better educated people choose private institutions, while people without support network use more often social residential homes. The impact of multimorbidity on choosing different types of inpatient facilities is limited, thus the number of ADL limitations remains a better indicator of long term care utilization. CONCLUSIONS The study confirms that social inequalities influence decisions about the choice of LTC. However, multi-morbidity is a predictor of using LTC to a limited extent. The differences in LTC selection determinants between women and men are noticeable.
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- Małgorzata Wrotek
- Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, Długa 44/50, Warsaw, 00-241, Poland.
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- Faculty of Economic Sciences, University of Warsaw, Długa 44/50, Warsaw, 00-241, Poland
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Song H, Sun H. Association of unmet long-term care needs with depression and anxiety among older adults in urban and rural China. Geriatr Nurs 2023; 49:115-121. [PMID: 36495793 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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This study examined the association of unmet long-term care (LTC) needs with depression and anxiety in older adults and explored urban-rural disparities. Cross-sectional data for 1896 respondents with a mean age of 91.58 years was from the 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS). Depression and anxiety were assessed using the 10-item Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CESD-10) and the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7), respectively. Unmet LTC needs were self-reported by older adults with functional limitations. Research methods included regression analyses, decomposition analyses, sensitivity analyses. Results showed that unmet LTC needs, depression, anxiety were more severe in rural older adults. Unmet LTC needs were significantly and positively related to depression and anxiety, but their associations with CESD-10 scores, depressive and anxiety symptoms were stronger in urban older adults. Urban-rural disparities in unmet LTC needs explained about 20%-40% of disparities in depression and anxiety. The findings highlighted the role of meeting LTC needs in reducing depression and anxiety, and that LTC policymakers should not ignore the needs of urban older adults and focus solely on rural older adults.
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- Huan Song
- School of Public Administration, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing 210023, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300350, China.
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Yang G, Wan L, Dong H, Liang X, He Y. Utilisation willingness for institutional care by the disabled elderly and its influencing factors based on Andersen's model: a cross-sectional survey of Henan, China. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e064949. [PMID: 36600340 PMCID: PMC9743373 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-064949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the factors that influence institutional care for the disabled elderly in China and the key factors that influence individuals based on the Andersen model. DESIGN Cross-sectional survey. SETTING The research was conducted in 18 cities in Henan Province, China. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES A multistage, stratified sampling design was employed. The χ2 test was used to compare the differences in basic information of the disabled elderly. A binary Logit model was used to examine the factors influencing the willingness to institutionalise elderly people with disabilities. The determinants of willingness to care in an institution were also explored in a stratified study by gender, age and region to identify the key differences affecting institutionalisation. The Andersen model was used as the theoretical framework to infer the impact strength of each model. RESULTS Of the 2810 disabled elderly people in Henan, China, 7.4% of the elderly had a willingness for institutional care. In the binary logistic regression analysis, whether living alone (OR (95% CI)=0.596 (0.388 to 0.916)), medical payment method (basic medical insurance for urban employees: OR (95% CI)=2.185 (1.091 to 4.377)), having mental illness (OR (95% CI)=2.078 (1.044 to 4.137)) had a statistically significant difference (p<0.05) on the impact on the willingness of the disabled elderly to receive institutional care. Validation of the fitted coefficients of the model revealed that the needs factor had the most significant effect on the enabling variable, while the predisposing factor had more minerally effect. CONCLUSIONS Several factors influence the willingness of the disabled elderly to institutionalise. Therefore, it is recommended that relevant authorities take targeted measures to focus on the disabled elderly to identify more precise elderly care services to deal with the ageing crisis.
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- Guangmei Yang
- Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Management, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Management, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Management, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Management, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Management, School of Public Health, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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Rahman MM, Rosenberg M, Flores G, Parsell N, Akter S, Alam MA, Rahman MM, Edejer T. A systematic review and meta-analysis of unmet needs for healthcare and long-term care among older people. HEALTH ECONOMICS REVIEW 2022; 12:60. [PMID: 36482044 PMCID: PMC9733388 DOI: 10.1186/s13561-022-00398-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The absolute number of older individuals needing medical care and long-term care (LTC) is increasing globally due to the growing ageing population. However, it is uncertain who and what proportion of the population has access to care. Therefore, a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence and reasons for unmet needs for healthcare and long-term care among older people, 65 years old and above, across countries was conducted. METHODS An information specialist performed a comprehensive search of four major databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and CINAHL) from inception to June 2020 without restrictions on language and date. We did random-effects meta-analysis to obtain pooled prevalence. We stratified the meta-analysis by reasons for unmet need categorized by barrier dimension (availability, accessibility, affordability, and acceptability), survey year, geographic location, and socio-demographic characteristics of the older individual. RESULTS After screening 3912 articles, we included 101 studies published between 1996 and 2020. Of the 101 studies, 87 studies reported unmet healthcare needs and 14 studies reported unmet LTC needs. Overall, 10.4% (95% CI, 7.3-13.9) of the older population had unmet needs for healthcare. The common reasons for unmet healthcare needs were cost of treatment, lack of health facilities, lack of/conflicting time, health problem not viewed as serious, and mistrust/fear of provider. A significant variation in pooled prevalence of unmet healthcare needs due to cost was found by gender (male [10.9, 95% CI, 8.9-13.1] vs female [14.4, 95% CI, 11.8-17.3]), educational level (primary or less [13.3, 95% CI, 9.6-17.6] vs higher [7.5, 95% CI, 5.9-9.3]), self-reported health (poor [23.2, 95% CI, 18.8-27.8] vs good [4.4, 95% CI, 3.4-5.5]), insurance status (insured [9.0, 95% CI, 7.5-10.6] vs uninsured [27.7, 95% CI, 24.0-31.5]), and economic status of population (poorest [28.2, 95% CI, 14.1-44.9] vs richest [7.1, 95% CI, 3.8-11.3]). One in four (25.1, 95% CI, 17.1-34.2) older people had unmet needs in LTC. Rural residents had a higher prevalence of unmet needs in LTC compared to their urban counterparts. CONCLUSION With the population ageing globally, it is necessary to improve access to health care and LTC for older people. Ensuring affordability of health services, reducing geographical barriers, and improving acceptability, will be critical in reducing unmet need. Unmet needs for healthcare were concentrated in population with no education, poor economic group, outpatient health facility user, and uninsured group. With education and economic-based inequalities at the forefront, all countries should focus on improving access to health services by reducing the burden related to healthcare costs.
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- Md Mizanur Rahman
- Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study, Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Centre for Health Development, World Health Organization, Kobe, Japan
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- Department of Health Systems Governance and Financing, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study, Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Hitotsubashi Institute for Advanced Study, Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Computational Diagnostic Radiology and Preventive Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Health Systems Governance and Financing, World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland
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Guduk O, Ankara HG. Factors Affecting Long-Term Care Preferences in Turkey. Ann Geriatr Med Res 2022; 26:330-339. [PMID: 36397295 PMCID: PMC9830061 DOI: 10.4235/agmr.22.0088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to identify the long-term care preferences and the factors affecting theses preferences in Turkish society, where long-term care may soon become an important issue. METHODS We applied data from the Family Structure Survey of Turkey conducted in 2016. Using data from 35,475 individuals, we performed descriptive analysis and logistic regressions to determine the preferences and determinants of individuals based on the Andersen Behavior Model. RESULTS Informal care was the main preference of individuals living in Turkey (37%). Men, individuals living in an extended family, and the young mostly favored informal care, while women, well-educated individuals, and urban individuals preferred institutional or formal care at home. CONCLUSION Efforts should be made to raise individuals' awareness regarding existing long-term care services. These services should be strengthened in line with society's preferences, considering regional differences.
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- Ozden Guduk
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Yuksek Ihtisas University, Ankara, Turkey,Corresponding Author Ozden Guduk, PhD Faculty of Health Sciences, Yuksek Ihtisas University, Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi, Oğuzlar Mah. 1375. Sokak Balgat, Çankaya/Ankara, Turkey E-mail:
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de Jong L, Zeidler J, Damm K. A systematic review to identify the use of stated preference research in the field of older adult care. Eur J Ageing 2022; 19:1005-1056. [PMID: 36692785 PMCID: PMC9729451 DOI: 10.1007/s10433-022-00738-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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In the design of long-term care systems, preferences can serve as an essential indication to better tailor services to the needs, wishes and expectations of its consumers. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize and synthesize available evidence on long-term care preferences that have been elicited by quantitative stated-preference methods. The databases PubMed and Web of Science were searched for the period 2000 to 2020 with an extensive set of search terms. Two independent researchers judged the eligibility of studies. The final number of included studies was 66, conducted in 19 different countries. Studies were systematized according to their content focus as well as the survey method used. Irrespective of the heterogeneity of studies with respect to research focus, study population, sample size and study design, some consistent findings emerged. When presented with a set of long-term care options, the majority of study participants preferred to "age in place" and make use of informal or home-based care. With increasing severity of physical and cognitive impairments, preferences shifted toward the exclusive use of formal care. Next to the severity of care needs, the influence on preferences of a range of other independent variables such as income, family status and education were tested; however, none showed consistent effects across all studies. The inclusion of choice-based elicitation techniques provides an impression of how studies operationalized long-term care and measured preferences. Future research should investigate how preferences might change over time and generations as well as people's willingness and realistic capabilities of providing care.
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- Lea de Jong
- Leibniz University Hannover, Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Otto-Brenner-Str.7, 30159, Hannover, Germany.
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- Leibniz University Hannover, Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Otto-Brenner-Str.7, 30159, Hannover, Germany
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- Leibniz University Hannover, Center for Health Economics Research Hannover (CHERH), Otto-Brenner-Str.7, 30159, Hannover, Germany
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Mendieta MJ, De Geest SM, Goderis G, Yip O, Deschodt M, Dhaini S. A multi-level perspective on perceived unmet needs for home support in home-dwelling older adults in the Swiss context: a secondary data analysis of a population study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:833. [PMID: 36329389 PMCID: PMC9635119 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03479-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Background Unmet needs for home support occur when any support services perceived by older people as needed are not being received. Not meeting these needs can negatively impact older adults’ quality of life, and increase health care utilization, hospitalizations, institutionalizations, or death. To date there is no consensus in how to define and assess these unmet needs. In parallel, previous research of factors associated with unmet needs for home support has mostly focused on factors at the micro level. Thus, this paper aims to identify the prevalence of unmet needs for home support among a home-dwelling older population and the factors at the macro, meso and micro levels contributing to them. Methods Using an ecological approach we identified multi-level factors associated with the presence of unmet needs for home support among the home-dwelling older population (aged 75+) in Switzerland. This is a secondary cross-sectional analysis of the INSPIRE Population Survey of home-dwelling older adults (n = 8,508) living in Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland, conducted as part of the TRANS-SENIOR Project. Prevalence of perceived unmet needs for home support was self-reported, using a dichotomized question. Multiple logistic regression analyses were performed to investigate the associations of factors at each level with unmet needs for home support. Results 4.3% of participants reported unmet needs for home support, with a median age of 81 years. 45.1% had private health insurance and 6.3% needed additional government support. Being a recipient of other type of government support (OR = 1.65; 95% CI = 1.17–2.29) (macro-); the use of transportation services (OR = 1.74; 95% CI = 1.15–2.57) (meso-); and feeling depressed (OR = 1.40; 95% CI = 1.06–1.85) or abandoned (OR = 2.60; 95% CI = 1.96–3.43) (micro-) increased odds of having perceived unmet needs for home support. Having a private health insurance (macro-) (OR = 0.63; 95% CI = 0.49–0.80), speaking Swiss-German (OR = 0.44; 95% CI = 0.24–0.88) or German (OR = 0.47; 95% CI = 0.24–0.98), having a high level of education [primary (OR = 0.48; 95% CI = 0.24–1.02); secondary (OR = 0.49; 95% CI = 0.25–1.03); tertiary (OR = 0.38; 95% CI = 0.19–0.82); other (OR = 0.31 (0.12–0.75)], having a high score of self-perceived health status [score ≥ 76 (OR = 0.42; 95% CI = 0.20–0.96)] and having informal care (OR = 0.57; 95% CI = 0.45–0.73), among others (micro-) were associated with decreased odds of having perceived unmet needs for home support. Conclusion Our study findings highlight the role of socio-economical inequality in the perception of unmet needs for home support in home-dwelling older adults. In order to address unmet needs in home-dwelling older adults, healthcare leaders and policy makers should focus on strategies to reduce socio-economic inequalities at the different levels in this population. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-022-03479-5.
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- Maria Jose Mendieta
- grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Department of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland ,grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Department of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland ,grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium ,grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Medizinische Fakultät, Department of Public Health (DPH), Universität Basel, Bernoullistrasse 28, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Academic Center of General Practice, KU Leuven, Leuven Belgium
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- grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Department of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- grid.5596.f0000 0001 0668 7884Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Gerontology and Geriatrics, KU Leuven, Leuven Belgium ,grid.410569.f0000 0004 0626 3338Competence Center of Nursing, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- grid.6612.30000 0004 1937 0642Department of Public Health, Institute of Nursing Science, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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Zhao X, Qi N, Long H, Yang S. The impact of national music activities on improving long-term care for happiness of elderly people. Front Psychol 2022; 13:1009811. [PMID: 36312146 PMCID: PMC9607925 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1009811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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This paper aims to analyze the influence of national music activities on the long-term care for and happiness of elderly people in the current aging society. Under the popular square dance movement of the whole society, a questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate the differences in the silver-haired body self-esteem and the happiness of the silver-haired exercisers with different exercise methods. Forty first-time square dance participants were selected as experimental objects, and they were divided into an experimental group (ethnic music square dance) and a control group (ordinary music square dance), with 20 people in each group. The results showed that the effective recovery rate of the questionnaire was 95.10% (136/150). There were 47, 45, and 44 people in the square dance, other sports, and non-sport groups, respectively. The total scores of physical self-esteem, physical self-worth, physical quality, health worry, satisfaction and interest in life, control of emotion and behavior, and happiness of silver-haired people who participated in square dance activities were higher than those of other sports players (p < 0.05). The total scores of physical self-esteem, exercise ability, physical condition, and physical quality scores were significantly higher than those of non-sports people (p < 0.01), and each factor and total score on the happiness were higher than those of non-sports people (p < 0.05). The body weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, and thigh circumference of the experimental group after exercise were significantly different from those before exercise (p < 0.01), and the factors of the body self-esteem scale and well-being scale were higher than those before the experiment (p < 0.05). This shows that music has a positive effect on the long-term care for and happiness improvement of the silver-haired family, which can improve the physical and mental health of the silver-haired family and further improve the quality of life of the silver-haired family in their later years. This offers a theoretical basis for the development of the elderly folk music square dance movement in the future and provides a reference for the formulation of silver-haired patriarchal photos and happiness intervention programs.
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- Xiaona Zhao
- School of Music and the Performing Arts, Mianyang Teachers’ College, Mianyang, China
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- School of Philosophy and Sociology, Jilin University, Changchun, China
- Department of Life Culture, Beijing College of Social Administration, Beijing, China
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- School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
- School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management, Southern Carolina University, Columbia, SC, United States
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- College of Music and Dance, ABA Normal University, A Ba, Sichuan, China
- *Correspondence: Sen Yang,
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Liang HY, Lee MD, Lin KC, Lin LH, Yu S. Determinants of the health care service choices of long-term mechanical ventilation patients: Applying andersen’s behavioral model. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274303. [PMID: 36084012 PMCID: PMC9462724 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Aims
The number of ventilator-dependent patients is rapidly increasing globally. As a result, long-term mechanical ventilation (LTMV) patients face the choice of receiving health care in respiratory care wards (RCWs) rather than at home. In this study, we applied Andersen’s behavioral theoretical model (ABM) to investigate the determinants of the health care service decisions of patients receiving LTMV.
Methods
A cross-sectional research design and cluster random sampling were used to select 365 participants from nine RCWs and eight home care facilities in northern Taiwan. Data were collected in face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire.
Results
Of the predisposing factors, advanced age and an education level of at least junior high school influenced the choice to use RCW services. Being married, living with extended family, and medium or higher socioeconomic status were associated with the decision to use home care services. Of the enabling factors, patients with more caregivers, those whose family caregivers held strong beliefs about providing care, and those who perceived greater social support from health care providers were more likely to choose home care services. Of the need factors examined, poor cognitive function and higher dependence on assistance for activities of daily living (ADL) increased the probability of patients choosing RCW services. Hierarchical logistic regression analysis indicated that our final model accounted for 44.8% of the observed variance in health care service choice.
Conclusions
ABM enables an improved understanding of the health care service choices of LTMV patients. Our findings also highlight the importance of rigorously assessing patient needs and helping patients choose the most appropriate health care service.
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- Hui-Yu Liang
- School of Nursing, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Long-Term Care, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Community Research Center, Institute of Hospital and Health Care Administration, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Lo-Hsu Medical Foundation Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, Yilan, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Zhou Y, Sun L, Liang Y, Mao G, Xu P. Comprehensive quality of elderly rehabilitation nursing staff in medical and health care institutions in Liaoning Province, China: a cross-sectional study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:410. [PMID: 35538424 PMCID: PMC9087994 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03092-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background With the global aging problem is becoming increasingly severe, the elderly care has become an important issue that needs attention. Chinese government attaches great importance to the development of medical and health care institutions, and is committed to improving the comprehensive quality of elderly rehabilitation nursing staff in medical and health care institutions. Methods From June to September 2019, a cross-sectional study among 193 elderly rehabilitation nursing staff was conducted in Liaoning Province, China. Using a self-designed questionnaire, the comprehensive quality of elderly rehabilitation nursing staff in medical and health care institutions was investigated by face to face. The multiple linear regression model was explored to analyze the influencing factors. Results A total of 193 questionnaires were distributed, and 189 (97.93%) valid questionnaires were recovered. Age was from 19 to 65 years old, with an average age of (38.34 ± 9.76) years old. Bachelor degree or above accounted for 54.00%. 57.10% have engaged in elderly rehabilitation nursing for more than one year. There were 163 nurses with qualification certificates, accounting for 86.20%. The total score of comprehensive quality was 118.52 ± 22.90. The total Cronbach ' s α coefficient of the questionnaire was 0.967, and the content validity index was 0.991. Only 61 (32.30%) elderly rehabilitation nurses received professional training in elderly rehabilitation nursing. The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that the educational level of elderly rehabilitation nursing staff (P = 0.002) and the number of years engaged in elderly rehabilitation nursing (P = 0.005) were the main influencing factors of comprehensive quality. Conclusions The comprehensive quality of elderly rehabilitation nursing staff is at a medium level in Liaoning Province's medical and health care institutions. However, the professional nursing talents were very short, and the education level and years of experience in elderly care were the main influencing factors of the comprehensive quality.
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- Yunru Zhou
- The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China.
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- The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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- The First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
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Care poverty among older adults in East Asia: a comparison of unmet care needs between China and Taiwan. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2022; 102:104738. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2022.104738] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chen R, Zhao WB, Zhang XP, Liang H, Song NN, Liu ZY, Xiao H, Peng XT, Song Y, Liao RT, Luo WH, Wei L. Relationship between frailty and long-term care needs in Chinese community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e051801. [PMID: 35487750 PMCID: PMC9058676 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-051801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Our study aimed to investigate the relationship between the severity of frailty and the long-term care (LTC) needs of older adults from Chinese communities. DESIGN A cross-sectional study. SETTING Three Chinese community health centres. All data were collected by trained researchers through face-to-face collection. PARTICIPANTS We surveyed a total of 540 older residents who aged 60 or older from community in Guangzhou, China. MEASURES The Chinese version of the Tilburg frailty indicator was used to assess the frailty status of participants. LTC needs was evaluated by Integrated Home Care Services Questionnaire. Using non-adjusted and multivariate adjusted logistic regression analysis to evaluate frailty and LTC needs, then smoothed plots, threshold effect analysis and P for trend were used to further investigate the relationship between them. RESULTS The prevalence of frailty was 45.2% among the 540 older adults enrolled (aged 70.4±8.3 years; 65.7% females). 27% had higher LTC needs, which increased to 65.1% for individuals with frailty. Logistic regression analysis showed that frailty was strongly associated with LTC needs (OR 3.06, 95% CI 2.06 to 4.55, p<0.01). In the multivariate model, after adjusting for demographic characteristics, economic situation, activities of daily living and comorbidities, frailty remained significantly associated with LTC needs (OR 2.32, 95% CI 1.39 to 3.88, p<0.01). The smoothed plots showed a nearly linear relationship between frailty and LTC needs. Threshold effect analysis showed that every point increase in frailty, the score of LTC needs increased 1.3 points. The IQR to regroup individuals with frailty. Compared with the first quartile (scores ≤2), the incidence of LTC needs increased with the frailty status (p value for trend <0.01). CONCLUSION There is a linear relationship between frailty and LTC needs. With the increasing degree of frailty, the LTC needs of older adults dramatically increases.
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- Rui Chen
- Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Nephrology, Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Neurology, Foshan Hospital of TCM, Foshan, Guangdong, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Second Clinical Medical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Nursing, Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Nursing, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Zheng X, Xue Y, Dong F, Shi L, Xiao S, Zhang J, Xue B, Qian Y, Zhu H, Man Q, Zhang C. The association between health-promoting-lifestyles, and socioeconomic, family relationships, social support, health-related quality of life among older adults in china: a cross sectional study. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2022; 20:64. [PMID: 35443689 PMCID: PMC9022255 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-022-01968-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Objectives Lifestyles, accounting for 53% in determining death, play a vital role in improving the health of older adults. Thus, this study aimed to explore the influencing factors of the health-promoting-lifestyles and interaction mechanisms among older adults. Methods A total of 8526 elders were selected by a three-stage stratified random cluster sampling method. Socioeconomic status, family relationships, social support, health-related quality of life (QOL), and health-promoting-lifestyles (HPLP) of older adults were assessed with the Social Support Rating Scale, the short form 36 health survey (SF-36) and Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile. A structural equation model (SEM) was conducted to test the direct and indirect association between influencing factors with HPLP. Results In this study, there were 4901 older adults who were empty nesters, and 3625 were non-empty nesters. Of all respondents, the average QOL score of older adults was 62.28 ± 16.51, average social support score was 78.06 ± 7.50. The HPLP score of older adults was 105.9 ± 19.6, and the average score of subscales was 2.5 ± 0.5, which was at the medium level. Social support had a positive and direct effect on HPLP of older adults (total effect, 0.34). Meanwhile, social support mediated the relationship between socioeconomic (total effect, 0.17), QOL (total effect, 0.33) and HPLP. Family relationships had a small indirect effect on HPLP via social support (0.01). Conclusions Social support is the strongest influencing factor in the health-promoting-lifestyles among older adults, followed by socioeconomic, health-related quality of life and family support. Thus, maintaining higher social support was important to improve the HPLP of older adults.
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- Xiao Zheng
- School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Public Health, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.,School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- Institute of Health Management Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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- School of International Education, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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- School of Health Management, Southern Medical University, No. 1023, South Shatai Road, Baiyun District, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. .,Institute of Health Management Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. .,Department of Health Management, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China.
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Li J, Li J, Fu P, Chen Y, Tang X, Li Z, Yang S, Yan C, Li W, Gui Z, Zhou C. Willingness of patients with chronic disease in rural China to contract with family doctors: implication for targeting characteristics. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2021; 22:203. [PMID: 34649515 PMCID: PMC8518214 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-021-01553-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Rural residents with chronic conditions have a stronger need for health services, which should make using family doctor contract services a priority. This study aimed to evaluate the rate of willingness among rural residents with chronic conditions to contract with family doctors and examine its determinants. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted from May, 2018 to June, 2018 in Shandong Province in China. A total of 769 rural unsigned residents with chronic conditions were included in the analysis. Using the Andersen model as the theoretical framework, logistic regression models were chosen to analyse the factors associated with willingness to contract with family doctors. RESULTS This study found that the rate of willingness to contract with family doctors among chronic patients in rural Shandong was 46.7%. A higher willingness was observed in those living a further distance from the village clinic (more than 600 m: OR = 1.85, 95%CI =1.17-2.93), having received publicity for family doctor contract services (OR = 1.71, 95% CI = 1.06-2.76), reporting need for utilizing a chronic disease management program (OR = 3.36, 95% CI = 2.20-5.23), and reporting need for higher medical insurance reimbursement (OR = 1.91, 95% CI = 1.28-2.83). CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of contract willingness was relatively low among unsigned rural residents with chronic conditions in rural Shandong, China. The need factors were powerful factors affecting their willingness to contract with family doctors. The government should therefore strengthen targeted publicity and education to rural residents with chronic conditions and provide targeted healthcare services, such as chronic disease management programs and medical services with higher reimbursement rates, to promote their willingness to contract with family doctors.
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- Jie Li
- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.,NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.,NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- School of Public Health, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, 241002, China
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- Department of Health Economics, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China. .,NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, China.
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Steinbeisser K, Schwarzkopf L, Grill E, Schwettmann L, Peters A, Seidl H. Gender-linked determinants for utilization of long-term care in community-dwelling adults 65+ in Germany: Results from the population-based KORA-Age study. Exp Gerontol 2021; 153:111500. [PMID: 34332058 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2021.111500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The number of people using long-term care (LTC) is increasing steadily, hence, demand for adequate services is rising. The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify relevant gender-linked determinants for utilization of LTC in community-dwelling older adults. METHODS We examined 4077 females (52.7%) and males ≥ 65 years old (range: 65-97 years) between 2011/12 (t1) and 2016 (t2). Data originated from the population-based Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg (KORA)-Age study in southern Germany. A descriptive analysis assessed the amount of LTC used. Cross-sectional generalized estimating equation logistic models identified determinants for utilization of (in)formal LTC. Determinants for transition to LTC between t1 and t2 were examined using a longitudinal logistic regression model. Potential determinants were chosen according to Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use. RESULTS At t2, 820 (20.1%) were LTC users with 527 (64.3%) being female. The average amount of informal LTC was higher in males, whereas the amount of formal LTC was higher in females. In both genders, higher age, multimorbidity, and disability were associated with utilization of and transition to LTC. Living alone was significantly associated with utilization of LTC in both genders, but its effect was two times stronger in males. Thus, it is considered the essential gender-linked determinant. CONCLUSIONS Gender-linked determinants must be considered when establishing demand-oriented policies. Future health programs should specifically target older individuals, especially males, living alone to improve their capabilities in activities of daily living to allow them to remain living longer and independently within community settings.
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- Kathrin Steinbeisser
- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Parkring 11/III, 95748 Garching-Hochbrück, Germany; Technical University of Deggendorf, Faculty for Applied Healthcare Sciences, Dieter-Görlitz-Platz 1, 94469 Deggendorf, Germany.
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- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Parkring 11/III, 95748 Garching-Hochbrück, Germany; IFT Institut für Therapieforschung, Leopoldstr, 175, 80804 Munich, Germany.
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology (IBE), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Marchioninistr, 17, 81477 Munich, Germany.
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- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Parkring 11/III, 95748 Garching-Hochbrück, Germany; Department of Economics, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, 06099 Halle (Saale), Germany.
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- Institute of Epidemiology II, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Ingolstädter Landstr, 1, 85764 Neuherberg, Germany.
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- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Parkring 11/III, 95748 Garching-Hochbrück, Germany; Quality Management and Gender Medicine, München Klinik Schwabing, Kölner Platz 1, 80804 Munich, Germany.
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Chen X, Huang F, Wang Y. The Integration and Development of Piano Art and Media Education and Its Influence on the Long-Term Care and Happiness of the Elderly People. Front Psychol 2021; 12:593835. [PMID: 33613382 PMCID: PMC7894679 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.593835] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2020] [Accepted: 01/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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To analyze the influence of the integration of piano art and media on long-term care of the elderly in the aging society, and to improve the living standard and happiness of the elderly, based on educational psychology, several scales of self-compiled personal information, the Ackerson personality inventory, and the memorial university of Newfoundland happiness scale were introduced for statement, and questionnaire method was adopted for information collection. Then, the mechanism of the integration of piano art and media on the happiness of the elderly was summarized. The results showed that there were significant differences in the happiness of the elderly in terms of monthly average income, economic pressure, health status, and living conditions. The happiness of the elderly with a monthly income of more than 5,000 yuan was significantly higher than that of the elderly with a monthly income of <3,000 yuan (p < 0.05). The happiness of the elderly with low economic pressure was significantly higher than that of the elderly with high economic pressure (p < 0.05). The happiness of the elderly with good living conditions was significantly higher than that of the elderly with ordinary living conditions (p < 0.05). The happiness score and positive experience (PE) of the elderly with learning over 5 years were significantly higher than those with learning <5 years and the non-piano learning group (p < 0.05). The total score of happiness in the piano learning group was significantly positively correlated with positive affection (PA) and PE, and negatively correlated with neuroticism and psychosis (p < 0.05). It is concluded that the piano art learning process based on educational psychology can improve the subjective well-being of the elderly. In addition, the elderly who have been exposed to piano art for a long time are more active in life. Piano art edification is an important factor affecting the psychological well-being of the elderly. The research has a good guiding significance for improving the happiness of the elderly.
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- Xuan Chen
- College of Music, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China.,Dongbang Culture University, Seoul, South Korea
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- School of Social Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- School of Art, Jinggangshan University, Ji'an, China
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Preferences in long-term care models and related factors among older adults: a cross-sectional study from Shandong Province, China. Eur J Ageing 2021; 19:27-35. [PMID: 35250419 PMCID: PMC8881517 DOI: 10.1007/s10433-020-00595-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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The growth of the aging population has been accompanied throughout a rapid increase in the number of disabled people and the demand for long-term care (LTC) services. Shandong Province has the largest number of older adults in China. It is necessary to explore their preferences in LTC models and the related factors. In a cross-sectional study conducted in August 2017, 6997 older adults aged 60 years and older were interviewed. Descriptive analysis, independent sample t tests, χ2 tests, and multinomial logistic regression were used to show preferences and the related factors in LTC models (family care, home- and community-based care (HCBS), and institutional care) based on the Andersen Behavior Model. Family care (89.1%) was the first preference for older adults and 8.2% chose institutional care, but only 2.7% chose HCBS. The logistic regression results indicated that older people aged 60-64 years and those with a higher education level tended to choose HCBS or institutional care (P < 0.05); in the eastern region of Shandong Province, they tended to choose HCBS and institutional care over family care (P < 0.05). Older people with self-care limitations were more likely to choose HCBS (P < 0.05). Older adults with a stronger sense of loneliness were more likely to choose HCBS and institutional care (P < 0.05). The results can enable us to make tentative recommendations for older people, relevant decision-makers, and administrative bodies. Additionally, a more rigorous longitudinal design is necessary to investigate causality in regard to related factors and preference in LTC models.
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Lera J, Pascual-Sáez M, Cantarero-Prieto D. Socioeconomic Inequality in the Use of Long-Term Care among European Older Adults: An Empirical Approach Using the SHARE Survey. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 18:E20. [PMID: 33375147 PMCID: PMC7792951 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18010020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The increase in the proportion of elderly people in developed societies has several consequences, such as the rise in demand for long-term care (LTC). Due to cost, inequalities may arise and punish low-income households. Our objective is to examine socioeconomic inequalities in LTC utilization in Europe. We use the last wave from the Survey of Health, Aging, and Retirement in Europe SHARE (Munich Center for the Economics of Ageing, Munich, Germany), dated 2017, to analyze the impact of socioeconomic status (SES) on LTC. For this purpose, we construct logistic models and control for socioeconomic/household characteristics, health status, and region. Then, concentration indices are calculated to assess the distribution of LTC. Moreover, we also analyze horizontal inequity by using the indirect need-standardization process. We use two measures of SES (household net total income and household net wealth) to obtain robust results. Our findings demonstrate that informal care is concentrated among low-SES households, whereas formal care is concentrated in high-SES households. The results for horizontal concentration indices show a pro-rich distribution in both formal and informal LTC. We add new empirical evidence by showing the dawning of deep social inequalities in LTC utilization. Policymakers should implement policies focused on people who need care to tackle socioeconomic inequalities in LTC.
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- Javier Lera
- Department of Economics & Group of Health Economics and Health Service Management, University of Cantabria—IDIVAL, Avenue Los Castros s/n, 39005 Santander, Spain; (M.P.-S.); (D.C.-P.)
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Influencing Factors of Undermet Care Needs of the Chinese Disabled Oldest Old People When Their Children Are Both Caregivers and Older People: A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel) 2020; 8:healthcare8040365. [PMID: 32992714 PMCID: PMC7712188 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare8040365] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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We examined the influencing factors of the undermet care needs of the Chinese disabled oldest old people when their children are both caregivers and are themselves older people. Data were obtained from a cross-sectional survey: the Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) in 2018. The study participants included 1617 disabled oldest old people whose primary caregiver were their children or children-in-law and were aged 60 years and over. The results showed that the prevalence of undermet needs remained high, with 49.6% disabled oldest old people reporting undermet care needs. Binary logistic regression analysis revealed that living in a rural area (OR = 1.309, 95% CI = 1.133-1.513) and a higher frailty index (OR = 1.103, 95% CI = 1.075-1.131) were significantly positively associated with higher odds for undermet care needs, while a higher annual household income (OR = 0.856, 95% CI = 0.795-0.923), more financial support from children (OR = 0.969, 95% CI = 0.941-0.997), higher care expenditures (OR = 1.044, 95% CI = 1.002-1.088), better caregiver's performance (OR = 0.282, 95% CI = 0.196-0.407) and sufficient income to pay for daily expenses (OR = 0.710, 95% CI = 0.519-0.973) were significantly inversely associated with higher odds for undermet care needs. This evidence suggests the importance of policies to establish a community-based socialized long-term care system and supporting family caregivers of the disabled oldest old people.
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Fu YY, Ji XW. Intergenerational relationships and depressive symptoms among older adults in urban China: The roles of loneliness and insomnia symptoms. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2020; 28:1310-1322. [PMID: 32115795 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The prevalence of depressive symptoms in older Chinese adults has increased recently. Intergenerational relationships play an important role in the mental health conditions of older adults, especially in Chinese culture. Therefore, this study aims to unravel the complex connection between intergenerational relationships and depression, and to explore the potential mediating roles of loneliness and nighttime insomnia symptoms within that connection. A cross-sectional household survey was conducted in China with 2038 participants aged 65 years or above. Variables were measured using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Short Depression Scale, the Intergenerational Relationship Quality Scale for Aging Chinese Parents (IRQS-AP), three nighttime insomnia symptoms extracted from the Insomnia Severity Index and the De Jong Gierveld Six-Item Loneliness Scale. The IRQS-AP includes four subdimensions: consensual-normative solidarity, structural-associational solidarity, affectual closeness and intergenerational conflicts. Path analyses were performed in Mplus to investigate regression coefficients and mediating effects. Results showed that three general intergenerational relationships (consensual-normative solidarity, affectual closeness and intergenerational conflicts) were significantly correlated with all mental health outcomes, including their symptoms of loneliness, insomnia and depression. A serial mediation model suggested that loneliness mediated the connection between those constructs of intergenerational relationships and depression, with an independent path to insomnia symptoms via loneliness. The proposed mediators fully mediated the effects of affectual closeness on depression. Nighttime insomnia symptoms alone mediated only the relationship between intergenerational conflicts and depression independently from paths involving depression. Removal of sleep item from CES-D did not affect the results of paths. Our findings highlight the importance of intergenerational relationships for mental health, especially for the mediating effects of loneliness and nighttime insomnia symptoms on the relationship between intergenerational relationships and depression. Effective mental health services for older adults can address their feelings of loneliness and sleep problems, especially for those who have a poor relationship with their adult children.
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- Yuan Yuan Fu
- School of Social Development and Public Policy, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China
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- School of Psychology, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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Intention to use respite services among informal care-givers of frail older adults in China: the role of care needs change. AGEING & SOCIETY 2020. [DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x20000628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AbstractPopulation ageing in China calls for evidence-based solutions, especially in terms of fulfilling long-term care needs among frail older adults. Respite services are identified as effective resources for alleviating care-giver burden and promoting the wellbeing of both older adults and their family care-givers. However, respite care is often under-used in China. This research aimed to examine factors associated with intention to use respite services among informal care-givers in Shanghai, mainland China. This study was part of the Longitudinal Study on Family Caregivers for Frail Older Adults in Shanghai. Pairs of older adults and their care-givers (N = 583) who successfully completed the 2013 and 2016 waves were included in the data analysis. Two logistic regression models were conducted, one with time-invariant and one with time-variant factors. The model with time-variant factors had greater explanatory power than the original Andersen model with time-invariant factors influencing intention to use respite services among care-givers. Care-givers had higher odds of intending to use respite services if they had higher care-giving burden, were caring elderly people who experienced care-giver transitions, or were caring for elderly people with increased function of ambulation or decreased function of feeding. The findings imply that change in functional health was a significant determinant of intention to use respite care. Relevant policy and service implications will be discussed.
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Profile of Long-Term Care Recipients Receiving Home and Community-Based Services and the Factors That Influence Utilization in Taiwan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17082649. [PMID: 32294909 PMCID: PMC7216140 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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In response to the irreversible aging trend, the Taiwan government has promoted the Long-Term Care (LTC) policy 1.0 launched in 2007 and the LTC policy 2.0 reform since 2016. This study aimed to explore the utilization of formal home and community-based care under LTC policy 1.0 to add scientific support for the on-going LTC policy 2.0 reform. Methods: By using Andersen and Aday’s behavioral model of healthcare utilization, the long-term care dataset was analyzed from 2013 to 2016. A total of 101,457 care recipients were identified after data cleaning. Results: The results revealed that about 40.7% of the care recipients stayed in the care system for more than two years. A common factor influencing the length of home and community-based services (HCBS) utilization period included need factors, where more dependent recipients leave the LTC system regardless of their socio-economic status. However, the utilization period of non-low-income households is significantly affected by the level of service resources. Conclusion: For long-term care needs, the phenomenon of a short utilization period was concerning. This study adds information which suggests policy should reconsider care capacity and quality, especially for moderate to severely dependent recipients. This will allow for better understanding to help maintain care recipients in their own communities to achieve the goal of having an aging in place policy.
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Urban-Rural Differences in Long-Term Care Service Status and Needs Among Home-Based Elderly People in China. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17051701. [PMID: 32150946 PMCID: PMC7084295 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17051701] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2020] [Revised: 02/27/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Background: Long-term care (LTC) needs for the elderly have become increasingly crucial policy concerns in rapidly aging Asia, especially in China, the most populous nation. However, very few studies have examined the cohort differences in terms of their existing and expected utilization of LTC services, above all urban–rural differences. This study aims to evaluate the differences of LTC current status and needs between urban–rural areas and age groups, and to identify influencing factors causing the different LTC needs. Methods: The data come from the Chinese Longitudinal Health Longevity Survey in 2014. A total of 7192 home-based elderly aged ≥65 years by multistage sampling were enrolled. The Andersen Model was applied to categorize the influential factors into three components including predisposing, enabling and needs. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to analyze the influential factors of the three levels of LTC needs. Results: A total of 6909 valid sample sizes were included in this study. The overall LTC needs of the elderly showed a rapidly increasing trend among which older people had the highest needs for bathing (27.29%) and toileting (15.8%). It was also demonstrated the aged cohort between urban and rural exerted an impact on all aspects of LTC status and needs to varying degrees (p < 0.05). Compared with urban areas, the LTC needs for the elderly in rural areas was more vigorous, but the supply was seriously inadequate. The elderly who were older, living in rural areas, unmarried, non-farming, with low income, in poor health and having less autonomy had higher anticipated needs for LTC services (OR > 1, p < 0.01). Compared with the young-old in rural areas, the young-old in urban areas were prone to live alone (OR = 1.61, p < 0.01). The elderly who were older, living in rural areas, farming, with low income, lonely and depressed had higher anticipated needs for community-based services (1 < OR < 1.69, p < 0.05). Conclusions: The aged cohort in urban–rural distinction were facing an increasing need for immediate care due to the inadequate support being provided, especially among rural elderly. The oldest elderly in rural areas had higher LTC needs, and different levels of needs were affected by age, economic level, family support, health status and other related effects. This study provides evidence-based recommendation for further improving the construction and development of the LTC system in China.
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Zeng L, Xu X, Zhang C, Chen L. Factors Influencing Long-Term Care Service Needs among the Elderly Based on the Latest Anderson Model: A Case Study from the Middle and Upper Reaches of the Yangtze River. Healthcare (Basel) 2019; 7:healthcare7040157. [PMID: 31816957 PMCID: PMC6955999 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare7040157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2019] [Revised: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/02/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The rapid growth of population aging makes providing adequate long-term care (LTC) services for the elderly a serious social dilemma in China. Thus, it is necessary to carry out a theoretical discussion on the LTC service needs of the elderly and find out their influencing factors. With four regions of the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River as the sample case, this study aims to explore the factors that affect LTC service needs of the elderly in the frame of the latest Anderson Model, which added psychosocial factors to predisposing characteristics, enabling factors, and need factors in the old version. Some interesting results have been found, for example, self-image evaluation is composed of several factors such as general physical health, attitude towards life, or psychosocial states. Finally, sub-analyses—namely, by age, by gender, and by educational level—were carried out since the choice of different long-term care service patterns is related to different age/gender/education groups.
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- Liao Zeng
- Research Center for Economy of Upper Reaches of the Yangtse River, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China;
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- School of Economics, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
- Correspondence: (X.X.); (L.C.)
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- Department of Economics, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China;
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- School of Mathematics and Statistics, Chongqing Technology and Business University, Chongqing 400067, China
- School of Public Administration, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610065, China
- Correspondence: (X.X.); (L.C.)
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Is informal care sufficient to meet the long-term care needs of older people with disabilities in China? Evidence from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey. AGEING & SOCIETY 2019. [DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x1900148x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AbstractRapid demographic shifts and socio-economic changes are fuelling concerns over the inadequate supply of informal care – the most common source of care-giving for older people in China. Unmet long-term care needs, which are believed to cause numerous adverse effects on health, continue to increase. Drawing data from the 2015 wave of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey, this study explores the relationship between informal care provision and unmet long-term care needs among older people in China. We first examine the availability of informal care among older people with disabilities. We then analyse whether a higher intensity of informal care leads to lower unmet needs. Our findings suggest that the majority of older people with disabilities receive a low intensity of care, i.e. less than 80 hours per month. Besides, a higher intensity of informal care received could significantly lower the probabilities of unmet needs for the disabled older adults who have mainly instrumental activities of daily living limitations. Our study points out that informal care cannot address the needs of those who are struggling with multi-dimensional difficulties in their daily living. Our findings highlight a pressing need for the government to buttress the formal care provision and delivery systems to support both informal care-givers and disabled older people in China.
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Liu Y, Fu R, Roberto KA, Savla J. Depressive symptoms among adult children caregivers in China: moderating effects of working status and gender. Aging Ment Health 2019; 23:1391-1399. [PMID: 30621438 DOI: 10.1080/13607863.2018.1488943] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Objectives: With over one-fifth of the world's older population, shrinking family size and increasing number of women in the workforce, elder care is a growing challenge for families in mainland China. This study explored the moderating effect of working status and gender on caregiving time and depressive symptoms among adult children caregivers in mainland China. Method: Participants were 660 adult children caregivers from a nationally representative sample of individuals aged 45 + (N = 13,204) who participated in the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) Wave 2 (2013). Multiple linear regression was used to analyze the direct effect of caregiving time and the moderating effects of working status and gender on symptoms of depression among caregivers. Results: Significant main effect between caregiving time and depressive symptoms was found controlling for demographic covariates. The three-way interaction between working status, gender and caregiving time was also significant. Working status and gender moderate the effect of caregiving time on depressive symptoms: among employed men and women caregivers, spending more hours providing care predicted fewer depression symptoms. Unemployed men caregivers who spent more hours providing care showed highest level of depressive symptoms. Conclusion: The relationship between caregiving time and depressive symptoms was moderated by working status and gender. Future research is needed to explore factors that influence changes in caregivers' health and well-being over time.
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- Yujun Liu
- a Department of Psychology, Brandeis University , Waltham , MA , USA.,b Department of Human Development and Family Science, Center for Gerontology , Waltham , MA , USA
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- c Department of Sociology, Siena College , Loudonville , NY , USA
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- d Center for Gerontology and the Institute for Society, Culture and Environment, Virginia Tech , Blacksburg , VA , USA
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- e Department of Human Development and Family Science, Center for Gerontology, Virginia Tech , Blacksburg , VA , USA
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Fu YY, Chui EWT. Determinants of Patterns of Need for Home and Community-Based Care Services Among Community-Dwelling Older People in Urban China: The Role of Living Arrangement and Filial Piety. J Appl Gerontol 2019; 39:712-721. [DOI: 10.1177/0733464819871875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This study aims to identify older people’s home- and community-based care (HCBC) service need patterns and explore the role of living arrangement and filial piety in affecting such patterns. A total of 556 older people were selected in Beijing, China. Latent class analysis and multinomial logistic regression were adopted to identify the service need patterns and the influencing factors. A three-class model of service need patterns was explored (high-needs group, moderate-needs group, and low-needs group). Living arrangement was related to HCBC service need patterns. Compared with the high-needs group, those living with at least two family members were more likely to express low needs or moderate needs. Living arrangement was a moderator for the effect of filial piety on HCBC needs. Greater recognition of the effects of living arrangement and filial piety should enrich the Andersen model and provide a robust stimulus for long-term care policy development and for service delivery and social work.
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Rahman M, Efird JT, Kendig H, Byles JE. Patterns of home and community care use among older participants in the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health. Eur J Ageing 2019; 16:293-303. [PMID: 31543724 PMCID: PMC6728407 DOI: 10.1007/s10433-018-0495-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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The aims of this study were to investigate patterns of home and community care (HACC) use and to identify factors influencing first HACC use among older Australian women. Our analysis included 11,133 participants from the Australian Longitudinal Study of Women's Health (1921-1926 birth cohort) linked with HACC use and mortality data from 2001 to 2011. Patterns of HACC use were analysed using a k-median cluster approach. A multivariable competing risk analysis was used to estimate the risk of first HACC use. Approximately 54% of clients used a minimum volume and number of HACC services; 25% belonged to three complex care use clusters (referring to higher volume and number of services), while the remainder were intermediate users. The initiation of HACC use was significantly associated with (1) living in remote/inner/regional areas, (2) being widowed or divorced, (3) having difficulty in managing income, (4) not receiving Veterans' Affairs benefits, (5) having chronic conditions, (6) reporting lower scores on the SF-36 health-related quality of life, and (7) poor/fair self-rated health. Our findings highlight the importance of providing a range of services to meet the diverse care needs of older women, especially in the community setting.
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- Mijanur Rahman
- Priority Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing, School of Medicine and Public Health, Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, West Wing, Level 4, Lot 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305 Australia
- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305 Australia
- Department of Statistics, Comilla University, Comilla, 3504 Bangladesh
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- Priority Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing, School of Medicine and Public Health, Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, West Wing, Level 4, Lot 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305 Australia
- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305 Australia
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- Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, 0200 Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing, School of Medicine and Public Health, Hunter Medical Research Institute, University of Newcastle, West Wing, Level 4, Lot 1 Kookaburra Circuit, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305 Australia
- Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Newcastle, New Lambton Heights, NSW 2305 Australia
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Liu XL, Willis K, Fulbrook P, Wu CJJ, Shi Y, Johnson M. Factors influencing self-management priority setting and decision-making among Chinese patients with acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Eur J Cardiovasc Nurs 2019; 18:700-710. [PMID: 31319694 DOI: 10.1177/1474515119863178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Priority setting and decision-making in relation to self-management of multiple conditions is particularly challenging for both patients and health professionals. The aim of this study was to validate a conceptual model of self-management priority setting and decision-making in multimorbidity and confirm factors that influence self-management prioritizing and decision-making in a sample of patients with acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus. METHODS This was a qualitative study using deductive directed content analysis. A purposive sample of 21 participants with acute coronary syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus that were admitted to a Shanghai hospital were interviewed. RESULTS Participants provided evidence to confirm all but one of the factors from the conceptual model. Internal factors influencing self-management predominated. Agreement with recommended treatment, functional capacity and perceived synergies, antagonistic effects, or interactions among the conditions and prescribed treatments, was emphasized. The facilitators and barriers to priority setting and decision-making were related to available resources, provider communication and, to a lesser extent, confusion about recommendations, and treatment complexity. Some participants were also concerned about treatment side effects. CONCLUSIONS Internal factors (personal beliefs, preferences, and attitudes) and facilitators and barriers (knowledge, finances, social support, and transportation) were related to changes in priority setting and decision-making and self-management behavior in this sample. Health education, which includes case studies with shifting self-management priorities is recommended, rather than a unique disease-specific focus. Further research, exploring the relationship between these factors and changes in the dominant condition and related management, using valid and reliable instruments that capture these key factors, is recommended.
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- Xian-Liang Liu
- Shenzhen Nanshan People's Hospital, Shenzhen, China.,Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, China
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Australia.,Allied Health, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, Australian Catholic University, Australia.,Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre, The Prince Charles Hospital, Australia.,Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.,Mater Medical Research Institute-University of Queensland, Australia
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- Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, Australia.,Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, Sydney, Australia
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Association of the built environments and health-related quality of life in community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study. Qual Life Res 2019; 28:2393-2407. [PMID: 31073818 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-019-02199-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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PURPOSE The relationship between built environments and the quality of life (QoL) of the elderly has gained great attention in recent years. However, most QoL studies have been conducted in western countries; thus, limited research was found in Asia, in which the population density, urban forms, narrow roadways, and land use patterns are more compact and highly mixed in terms of use. Therefore, the purpose of this study was an interdisciplinary analysis of two national datasets, the National Land Use Investigation and the National Health Interview Survey, to explore the relationship between built environments and the health-related quality of life of older adults in Taiwan. METHODS Eight types of built environments at the township level were calculated, and 1222 nationally representative older adults aged 65 and older were recruited. The outcome variable was health-related QoL as measured using the EQ-5D, including utility score and the EQ-VAS. Statistical methods included descriptive analysis, bivariate analysis, and mixed-effects logistic regression analysis, which were conducted using SAS 9.4 software. RESULTS The results showed that a significant relationship exists between cultural and historical facilities and low EQ-VAS; none of the built environments were found to be related to the EQ-5D. Individual factors are the main determinants of the EQ-5D of older adults in Taiwan. Positive relationships were found if older adults were engaging in physical activities and social participation. CONCLUSIONS We suggest that building a supportive environment in which elderly people could consistently engage in physical activities and social participation is another potential approach that might contribute to active aging.
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Bai X. Whom should I rely on for my future care? Patterns of care expectations and intergenerational correlates among ageing Chinese adults in Hong Kong. HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 2019; 27:115-125. [PMID: 30106203 PMCID: PMC7379681 DOI: 10.1111/hsc.12629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2017] [Revised: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2018] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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This study examined ageing parents' care expectations across multiple care domains (financial and material, emotional, personal and informational) towards filial and formal sources and identified intergenerational correlates of care expectation patterns using a proposed care expectation model. Data of 780 eligible ageing parents were drawn from a representative household survey of ageing adults (≥50 years) conducted in 2016-2017. Latent class analysis was used to examine the typological structure underlying ageing parents' care expectations. Four patterns of care expectations were discovered: mixed-maximal, filial-modest, formal-modest and neither-minimal. Multinomial logistic regression analysis was conducted to validate the newly proposed care expectation model. In addition to certain predisposing factors (participants' age, sex and education), parental enabling resources (economic status), health characteristics (physical, mental and functional health status), children-related enabling characteristics (number of sons and marital status of children), and intergenerational enabling circumstances (intergenerational relationships and caregiving to their own parents) were introduced into the model and found to be associated with ageing parents' care expectations. The findings can inform policy and programmes that effectively respond to ageing adults' diverse care expectations in Hong Kong and have implications for other Asian societies facing rapid population ageing and increasing care demands.
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- Xue Bai
- Department of Applied Social SciencesThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong KongChina
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Rahman M, Efird JT, Byles JE. Patterns of aged care use among older Australian women: A prospective cohort study using linked data. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2018; 81:39-47. [PMID: 30502568 DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2018.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Revised: 11/16/2018] [Accepted: 11/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Women live longer than men and have an increased need for long-term care. The objective of this study was to identify patterns of aged care use among older Australian women and to examine how these patterns were associated with their demographic and health-related characteristics. METHODS The sample consisted of 8768 women from the 1921-1926 birth cohort of the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH), who had survived to age 75-80 years. ALSWH survey and linked administrative aged care and death datasets from 2001 to 2011 were utilized. Patterns of aged care use were identified using a repeated measure latent class analysis. RESULTS We identified four patterns of aged care use over time, differentiated by timing of service onset, types of service use and time of death. Approximately 41% of the sample were non-users or using basic home and community care (HACC), while 24% were at high risk of using moderate to high-level HACC/community aged care package (CACP). Only 11% had a greater risk of using residential aged care (RAC) over time. Being widowed, residing in remote/regional areas, having difficulty in managing income, having a chronic condition, reporting poor/fair self-rated health, and lower SF-36 quality of life scores were associated with an increased odds of being a member of the following classes: 1) moderate to high-level HACC/CACP, 2) increasing RAC, and 3) early mortality, compared with the non-user class. CONCLUSIONS Distinct patterns of aged care use were identified. These results will facilitate future capacity planning for aged care systems in Australia.
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- Mijanur Rahman
- Priority Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing, University of Newcastle, Australia; Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Newcastle, Australia; Department of Statistics, Comilla University, Bangladesh.
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- Priority Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing, University of Newcastle, Australia; Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Newcastle, Australia.
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- Priority Research Centre for Generational Health and Ageing, University of Newcastle, Australia; Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of Newcastle, Australia.
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Steinbeisser K, Grill E, Holle R, Peters A, Seidl H. Determinants for utilization and transitions of long-term care in adults 65+ in Germany: results from the longitudinal KORA-Age study. BMC Geriatr 2018; 18:172. [PMID: 30064373 PMCID: PMC6069853 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-018-0860-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Societies around the world face the burden of an aging population with a high prevalence of chronic conditions. Thus, the demand for different types of long-term care will increase and change over time. The purpose of this exploratory study was to identify determinants for utilization and transitions of long-term care in adults older than 65 years by using Andersen's Behavioral Model of Health Services Use. METHODS The study examined individuals older than 65 years between 2011/2012 (t1) and 2016 (t2) from the population-based Cooperative Health Research in the Region of Augsburg (KORA)-Age study from Southern Germany. Analyzed determinants consisted of predisposing (age, sex, education), enabling (living arrangement, income) and need (multimorbidity, disability) factors. Generalized estimating equation logistic models were used to identify determinants for utilization and types of long-term care. A logistic regression model examined determinants for transitions to long-term care over four years through a longitudinal analysis. RESULTS We analyzed 810 individuals with a mean age of 78.4 years and 24.4% receiving long-term care at t1. The predisposing factors higher age and female sex, as well as the need factors higher multimorbidity and higher disability score, were determinants for both utilization and transitions of long-term care. Living alone, higher income and a higher disability score had a significant influence on the utilization of formal versus informal long-term care. CONCLUSION Our results emphasize that both utilization and transitions of long-term care are influenced by a complex construct of predisposing, enabling and need factors. This knowledge is important to identify at-risk populations and helps policy-makers to anticipate future needs for long-term care. TRIAL REGISTRATION Not applicable.
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- Kathrin Steinbeisser
- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Research Center for Environmental Health, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ingolstädter Landstr., Neuherberg, 85764, Germany. .,Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Marchioninistr. 17, 81477, Munich, Germany.
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- Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry and Epidemiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Marchioninistr. 17, 81477, Munich, Germany
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- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Research Center for Environmental Health, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ingolstädter Landstr., Neuherberg, 85764, Germany
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- Institute of Epidemiology II, Helmholtz Zentrum München, German Research Center for Environmental Health, Ingolstädter Landstr. 1, 85764, Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute of Health Economics and Health Care Management, Research Center for Environmental Health, Helmholtz Zentrum München, Ingolstädter Landstr., Neuherberg, 85764, Germany
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