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Roles, Training, and Qualifications of Case Managers at Community Integrated Service Centers in Taiwan: A Narrative
Ya-Wen Kuo1,2,3,4, Wen-Li Hou1,2,3,4, Jiann-Der Lee1,2,3,4
1Dr. Ya-Wen Kuo, is a Nursing Professor and Associate Researcher at Chang Gung University of Science and Technology and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan. She serves on Taiwan's Long-Term Care 2.0 evaluation and advisory committees and the Nursing Association's Knowledge Translation Committee. Her work focuses on community long-term care, health nursing education, and evidence-based elderly and oral health care.
Purpose Of Study:
This study explored the roles, training, and qualifications of case managers in level A of Taiwan's long-term care (LTC) system, established within the Ten-Year LTC Plan 2.0, to identify their challenges and provide recommendations for enhancing their performance.
Primary Practice Setting:
This study focuses on community integrated service centers in Taiwan, which serve as key hubs for delivering LTC services to Taiwan's aging population.
Methodology And Sample:
A narrative review approach was implemented, with an extensive analysis of the literature in terms of the functions and training requirements of and the professional challenges faced by case managers in the LTC sector. This review included articles published between 2016 and 2024 in both English and Chinese.
Results:
Case managers play a key role in linking LTC resources and coordinating care for older clients. However, they often face major challenges, including a high caseload, inadequate training opportunities, and a desire to quit, which adversely affect service quality and outcomes.
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