Caring throughout life: peculiarities of long-term care for public policies without ageism

Giacomin, Karla Cristina; Bôas, Paulo José Fortes Villas; Domingues, Marisa Accioly Rodrigues da Costa; Wachholz, Patrick Alexander

doi:10.5327/z2447-21232021editesp

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“…Similarly, a Chinese study conducted with 484 LTCF showed a lack of PPE in 72% of the sample [15]. These results may reflect the ineffectiveness of public policies for LTCF from several countries [39]. Thus, efforts are needed to acquire PPE for the LTCF staff since they can be asymptomatic carriers of COVID-19 [19,28].…”

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confidence: 99%

Long-Term Care Facilities for Older People in Brazil and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Epidemiological Data and Preventive Measures

Lacerda1¹,

Assis²,

Silva³

et al. 2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for society, especially for those residing in long-term care facilities (LTCF). This study aimed to describe rates of infection, hospitalization, and death due to COVID-19 among older people and staff of LTCF in Minas Gerais (Brazil) and identify strategies to prevent and control the disease spread. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 164 LTCF (6,017 older people). Among the studied LTCF, 48.7% confirmed COVID-19 infection in older people, resulting in 39.6% hospitalization and 32.3% death among infected. Moreover, 68.9% of LTCF confirmed COVID-19 infection in the staff, with 7.3% hospitalization and 1.2% death. Preventive measures were identified and classified as organizational, infrastructure, hygiene items and personal protective equipment, and staff training against COVID-19. These measures showed strategies and barriers experienced in the daily routine of LTCF during the pandemic. LTCF in Brazil experienced challenges similar to observed worldwide. Results highlighted the importance of continuity and improvement of protective measures for older people in LTCF, especially in low- and middle-income countries.

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confidence: 99%

Long-Term Care Facilities for Older People in Brazil and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Epidemiological Data and Preventive Measures

Lacerda1¹,

Assis²,

Silva³

et al. 2022

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“…Many of these countries struggle with a lack of a clear definition of the tasks, roles and responsibilities of different ministries, agencies, and organizations in caring for older people. As a result, the inappropriate use of acute care hospital services and emergency departments is high among the elderly (Giacomin et al, 2021).…”

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“…In Brazil, there is no federally mandated coverage for the ageing population in need of LTC. Through a means-tested system, Brazil provides some public LTC services focused on sheltering people in economic deprivation (Giacomin et al, 2021). Brazil's LTC homes are scarce, public LTC expenditure per older adult is minimal, and it is estimated that at least 600,000 formal LTC workers are needed to fill the workforce gap (Giacomin et al, 2021).…”

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Understanding the “state of play” of long‐term care provision in low‐ and middle‐income countries

Glinskaya

Feng

Suarez

2022

Int Social Security Review

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In this article, we provide an overview of the current long‐term care (LTC) landscape across low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs), based on an analysis and synthesis of literature review findings. We begin with a brief assessment of LTC needs on the demand side, followed by a supply side assessment of the available mix of formal LTC services vis‐à‐vis informal care provision. Next, we describe and discuss the role of government policies in LTC provision and governance. We conclude by discussing and offering practical LTC policy considerations for LMICs, drawing on experiences, best practices and lessons learned from high‐income countries.

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“…2 Developing nations lack a social policy for Long-Term Care (LTC) for OAs, and the burden of care is on the informal caregivers. 3 In contrast, advanced economies offer some public support to OAs. 4 However, such support is not universal and is often inadequate, fragmented, and inequitable (e.g., geographically focused), with stringent criteria based on the individual's financial status (means-tested).…”

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Is long-term care a building or a societal moral philosophy?

Sadri

2022

Healthc Manage Forum

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The number of Older Adults (OA) in Ontario will double in two decades. The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that the model of subsidized Long-Term Care (LTC) homes does not reflect the care needs of OAs. Many nations have implemented LTC models as a continuum of care for OAs promoting independent home/community living. These models help delay admission to LTC homes and achieve a higher quality-of-life for OAs. Current financial pressure on the healthcare system and inadequacies of LTC homes necessitate a broader social welfare policy. One viable option for sustainable LTC is implementing Ontario’s mandatory public long-term care insurance policy.

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Caring throughout life: peculiarities of long-term care for public policies without ageism

Cited by 12 publications

References 9 publications

Long-Term Care Facilities for Older People in Brazil and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Epidemiological Data and Preventive Measures

Long-Term Care Facilities for Older People in Brazil and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Epidemiological Data and Preventive Measures

Understanding the “state of play” of long‐term care provision in low‐ and middle‐income countries

Is long-term care a building or a societal moral philosophy?

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