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Implementing long-term care systems in the Americas: a regional strategy

The Region of the Americas is facing accelerated demographic and epidemiological changes. As these trends will continue in future years, long-term care needs are expected to rise. How can countries respond to these challenges? We propose that countries in the Region should invest in the implementati...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Villalobos Dintrans, Pablo, Mathur, Mallika, González-Bautista, Emmanuel, Browne, Jorge, Hommes, Carolina, Vega, Enrique
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Organización Panamericana de la Salud 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8369132/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34475883
http://dx.doi.org/10.26633/RPSP.2021.86
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Sumario:The Region of the Americas is facing accelerated demographic and epidemiological changes. As these trends will continue in future years, long-term care needs are expected to rise. How can countries respond to these challenges? We propose that countries in the Region should invest in the implementation of long-term care systems. Considering the heterogeneity in the Region, we propose a strategy based on three components: (i) understanding the problem; (ii) thinking about solutions; and (iii) building support and consensus. Depending on each country’s needs and capacities, these three elements suggest short-term and long-term actions and goals, from generating better information on long-term care needs to the implementation of long-term care systems. Long-term care is a relevant issue for the Region today. The task is challenging, but countries need to embrace it and move forward before it is too late.