Are long-term care systems aligned with person-centered integrated care? Evidence from the Western Pacific.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many Western Pacific countries have established long-term care (LTC) systems to support their rapidly aging populations. However, the extent to which these systems align with integrated care principles that enable individuals to age in place (AIP) remains unclear. Effective integration of LTC with healthcare is essential to enhance continuity of care, improve outcomes, and support AIP.

Objective

This study examines the alignment of LTC policies in five Western Pacific countries-Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Republic of Korea, and Singapore-with integrated LTC principles. The analysis identifies systemic enablers and challenges in governance, financing, workforce, service delivery, information, monitoring & evaluation (IM&E), and innovation & research.

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SUBMITTER: Lee D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12624384 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature