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Transitions between care provisions demanded by Dutch elderly
Edwin Van Gameren1, Isolde Woittiez
1Social and Cultural Planning Office of The Netherlands (SCP), P.O. Box 16164, 2500 BD The Hague, The Netherlands. e.van.gameren@scp.nl
Health Care Management Science
|December 29, 2005
Summary
Elderly individuals receiving home care, especially those with dementia, are more likely to need reassessment sooner. Factors like living alone and professional referrals also increase reassessment probability, aiding service planning.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Services Research
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Elderly care provision eligibility and reassessment timelines are crucial for resource allocation.
- Understanding factors influencing demand for subsequent care services is essential for effective planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the expected duration until individuals eligible for elderly care provision will demand another care service.
- To identify key factors influencing the probability and timing of reassessment for elderly care.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a duration model to analyze data from needs assessment agencies in The Netherlands.
- Tracked individuals eligible for elderly care provision to determine demand for subsequent services.
Main Results:
- Age positively correlates with reassessment probability for individuals initially assessed for home care.
- Living alone, informal care access, and professional referrals increase the likelihood of transitioning to further care needs.
- Dementia-related initial home care applications show a higher probability of rapid reassessment.
Conclusions:
- Findings can inform Dutch assessment agencies in setting appropriate validity periods for care assessments.
- Results support improved forecasting of future elderly care service supply and demand.
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