Functional Dependency in Mexico: Measurement Issues and Policy Challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Different definitions have been used to measure functional dependency (FD) in Mexico. This study aims to explore if different definitions of FD lead to low consistency between the estimations of its prevalence. Accurate estimations of FD are useful to estimate the potential demand for long-term care (LTC) services in the country.

Methods

A literature review including documents with estimations on the number or prevalence of dependents in Mexico with national representativeness between 2000 and 2019 was performed as well as estimations of different definitions of FD, using the National Study on Health and Aging in Mexico (ENASEM).

Results

There is a lack of consensus on the definition of FD. Among the most frequently used terms to define FD are "disability"

SUBMITTER: Villalobos Dintrans P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9808163 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature