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    Forecasting long-term care client transitions is crucial for resource planning. A first-order Markov chain model provides superior accuracy compared to other methods for predicting client movement and care levels.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Health Services Research
    • Biostatistics

    Background:

    • Long-term care services are essential for an aging population.
    • Accurate forecasting of client transitions is vital for effective resource allocation.
    • Previous methods for predicting client flow in long-term care have limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the predictive accuracy of three distinct forecasting methods for long-term care client transitions.
    • To identify the most effective method for forecasting client movement across different care settings and levels.
    • To inform resource planning and allocation strategies within long-term care systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of three forecasting techniques: first-order Markov chain, moving average growth, and regression analysis.

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  • Utilized 5 years of service-generated data from 1,653 clients in British Columbia's Long-Term Care program.
  • Employed data on client moves, discharges, and deaths to assess transition probabilities.

    • Main Results:

    • The first-order Markov chain model demonstrated superior forecasting accuracy compared to moving average growth and regression analyses.
    • Stationary transition probabilities within the Markov chain model were key to its predictive power.
    • The Markov method proved more reliable in predicting client trajectories through various care settings.

    Conclusions:

    • The first-order Markov chain model is a highly effective tool for forecasting long-term care client transitions.
    • This method offers significant advantages for resource planning and allocation in long-term care.
    • Adoption of the Markov method can lead to more efficient and responsive long-term care service delivery.