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Home care in Slovakia.

M Lezovic1, B Taragelova, M Beresova

  • 1Department of Health Policy & Health Economy, Faculty of Public Health, Slovak Medical University, Slovakia. mario.lezovic@szu.sk

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Summary

Home nursing care is crucial for long-term healthcare in Slovakia, with 90% of citizens preferring care at home. The growing elderly population necessitates increased support for complex home care services.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Home nursing care is integral to long-term healthcare.
  • Slovakia faces a rising demand for complex home care services.
  • The global and Slovak populations are aging, increasing the need for elder care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing importance of home nursing care in Slovakia.
  • To emphasize the need for developing complex home care services.
  • To analyze the preference for home-based health and social care.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of demographic trends, focusing on the elderly population.
  • Review of citizen preferences for healthcare delivery settings.
  • Examination of the role of home care in coordinating with other healthcare services.

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Main Results:

  • 90% of Slovak citizens prefer health and social care in their homes.
  • The elderly population (over 65) is expanding and will constitute the largest demographic group.
  • Home care aims to provide comprehensive services integrated with ambulatory and institutional care.

Conclusions:

  • Support for complex home care development in Slovakia is critically important due to demographic shifts.
  • Home nursing care is essential for managing chronic diseases in the aging population.
  • The trend indicates a growing reliance on and preference for home-based healthcare solutions.