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Lessons to be learned. Home care in other countries
Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|September 5, 1992
Summary
Home care is widely recognized as a public entitlement across six European nations, ensuring elderly care is a fundamental right. While program specifics vary, the principle of accessible home care remains a consistent element in elder support systems.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health Policy
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Home care services are crucial for supporting aging populations.
- Understanding the policy landscape of home care in Europe is essential for comparative analysis.
- Previous research has highlighted variations in elder care provision across different countries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the nature of home care provision in six European countries.
- To identify common principles and variations in public home care policies for the elderly.
- To determine if home care is treated as a right or a discretionary service.
Main Methods:
- Comparative policy analysis of home care systems.
- Review of national elder care legislation and program structures in six European countries.
- Qualitative assessment of the 'entitlement' status of home care.
Main Results:
- Home care is predominantly established as a public entitlement across the studied European countries.
- Despite national differences in program implementation, the concept of a right to home care is a shared characteristic.
- The findings underscore a common European approach to ensuring elder care access.
Conclusions:
- Home care functions as a public entitlement, signifying a commitment to elderly welfare in Europe.
- Policy variations exist, but the underlying principle of a right to home care is a unifying factor.
- This common thread in elder care policy warrants further investigation into its impact on health outcomes and social support.