Informal and formal care preferences and expected willingness of providing elderly care in Germany: protocol for a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Germany, the number of elderly people in need of care is expected to increase from 2.4 million in 2015 to 3.2 million in 2030. The subsequent rise in demand for long-term care facilities is unlikely to be met by the current care structures and available staff. Additionally, many Germans still prefer to be cared for at home for as long as possible. In light of recent changes, such as increasing employment rates of women and growing geographical distances of family members, informal caregiving becomes more challenging in the future. The aim of this study is to explore preferences for informal and formal care services in the German general population, as well as the expected willingness of providing elderly care.

Methods and analysis

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SUBMITTER: de Jong L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6340479 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature