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

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  • Lee, Dongkyu
  • Kim, Soojung
  • Kwon, Soonman
  • Yun, Sunghun
  • Kanda, Mikiko
  • Lee, Siwon
  • Sutton, Nicole
  • Ong, Paul
  • Inder, Andy

Abstract

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.

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  • Lee, Dongkyu & Kim, Soojung & Kwon, Soonman & Yun, Sunghun & Kanda, Mikiko & Lee, Siwon & Sutton, Nicole & Ong, Paul & Inder, Andy, 2025. "Are long-term care systems aligned with person-centered integrated care? Evidence from the Western Pacific," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 162(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:162:y:2025:i:c:s0168851025001976
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2025.105442
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