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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
Summary
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.
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.
- 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.