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Dutch home care: towards a new organization?
I Mur-Veeman1, A van Raak, H Maarse
1Department of Policy Science and Administration, University of Limburg, Netherlands.
Health Policy (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
|January 8, 1994
Summary
The Dutch National Home Health Care Programme aimed to improve comprehensive home care arrangements to meet rising demand from an aging population and reduced hospital care. Evaluation focused on factors supporting and the effectiveness of these new care models.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Public Health Policy
- Geriatric Care
Background:
- Increasing demand for home care in the Netherlands due to reduced institutionalization and an aging population.
- Growing need for complex care solutions within home settings.
- Necessity for comprehensive home care arrangements to address evolving patient needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the 'National Home Health Care Programme' and its 12 demonstration projects.
- To identify factors that facilitate the development of comprehensive home care.
- To assess the effectiveness of these developed home care arrangements.
Main Methods:
- Evaluation study of a national healthcare program.
- Analysis of 12 demonstration projects focused on home care.
- Assessment of factors influencing development and program effectiveness.
Main Results:
- The program aimed to develop comprehensive home care models.
- Key factors favoring the development of these arrangements were identified.
- The effectiveness of the implemented comprehensive home care arrangements was evaluated.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive home care arrangements are crucial for meeting the growing demand in the Netherlands.
- The 'National Home Health Care Programme' provided insights into successful development and implementation.
- Further development and support of integrated home care are recommended for an aging population.