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Institutionalization and the elderly: international comparisons.

E Grundy, T Arie

    Age and Ageing
    |May 1, 1984
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    International comparisons reveal significant variation in elderly institutionalization rates. However, demographic and economic factors did not explain these differences in the proportion of older adults residing in non-private households.

    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Understanding the living arrangements of older adults is crucial for healthcare and social policy.
    • International variations in institutionalization rates for the elderly suggest diverse societal approaches to care.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore international disparities in the proportion of elderly individuals residing in non-private households.
    • To stimulate discussion on the role of institutions in elderly care across different contexts.
    • To investigate the influence of demographic and economic variables on elderly institutionalization.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized national census data for international comparisons.
    • Employed indirect standardization to enable comparative analysis of institutionalization probabilities.

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  • Analyzed the association between demographic/economic parameters and institutionalization ratios.

    • Main Results:

    • Observed substantial international variation in standardized institutionalization ratios for the elderly.
    • Found no significant association between demographic variables and institutionalization rates.
    • Determined that economic variables did not significantly correlate with the proportion of elderly in non-private households.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant international differences exist in elderly institutionalization, but are not explained by common demographic or economic factors.
    • Further research is needed to understand the drivers behind these variations in care settings for older populations.