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[Prevention before care. Prevention by care].

U Brucker1, D Hutzler, M Hasseler

  • 1Fachgebietsleiter Pflege, Medizinischer Dienst der Spitzenverbände der Krankenkassen e. V. (MDS), Essen. u.brucker@mds-ev.de

Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|May 14, 2004
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Preventative programs can enhance elderly independence and reduce healthcare costs. Germany can improve its long-term care system by adopting successful international models and integrating past experiences.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Public Health Policy
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Maintaining elderly independence is crucial for quality of life and healthcare cost savings.
  • Preventative strategies in aging are underdeveloped in Germany's healthcare and long-term care systems.
  • International models demonstrate successful integration of care prevention strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify conditions for establishing preventative programs in the German long-term care system.
  • To define the essential components of such preventative programs.
  • To outline the future role of the nursing profession in German healthcare and long-term care.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature review of internet databases and policy proposals.

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  • Analysis of existing nursing care prevention approaches for applicability in Germany.
  • Evaluation of international models for successful implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Early preventative efforts in Germany were curtailed due to economic constraints.
    • Established nursing care prevention programs are common in Australia, the UK, and Scandinavian countries.
    • International programs are a regular component of services in these nations.

    Conclusions:

    • Successful international long-term care prevention models exist for older adults.
    • Germany should leverage international best practices and prior domestic experiences for program development.
    • Integration of these strategies can enhance the German long-term care system.