Problems in the home and community-based long-term care for the elderly in China: A content analysis of news coverage.

Wang, K; Ke, Y; Sankaran, S; Xia, B

Problems in the home and community-based long-term care for the elderly in China: A content analysis of news coverage.

Wang, K Ke, Y

Sankaran, S

Xia, B

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Publisher:: WILEY
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Int J Health Plann Manage, 2021, 36, (5), pp. 1727-1741
Issue Date:: 2021-09

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dc.contributor.author	Wang, K
dc.contributor.author	Ke, Y https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3426-703X
dc.contributor.author	Sankaran, S https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5485-6216
dc.contributor.author	Xia, B
dc.date.accessioned	2022-01-15T03:49:37Z
dc.date.available	2021-05-18
dc.date.available	2022-01-15T03:49:37Z
dc.date.issued	2021-09
dc.identifier.citation	Int J Health Plann Manage, 2021, 36, (5), pp. 1727-1741
dc.identifier.issn	0749-6753
dc.identifier.issn	1099-1751
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/153145
dc.description.abstract	PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to identify the issues that limited the supply of home and community-based Long-Term-Care (LTC) for the elderly, offer essential insights into the sustainable development of China's LTC. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: A content analysis of news coverage on 12 major portals in China has been conducted to identify the issues. FINDINGS: The results demonstrate that there are 12 significant problems in the supply of home and community-based LTC for the elderly. For the service providers, the lack of qualified LTC professionals, limited service types/low service quality and unrealised integrated care, lack of steady profit patterns are the three major problems. The deficiencies of the LTC system and the lack of incentive policies and legislation for private investors' participation are the two major problems faced by the government. The public is confronted with a shortage of home and community support resources and unable to adapt to a change due to their mindsets. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The issues identified in this paper can not only provide some opportunities to various stakeholders in this area but also offer insights into the sustainable development of China's LTC. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The findings presented in this paper provide the means to understand the home and community-based LTC market in China for private investors and government, which will help to promote the cooperation between the two.
dc.format	Print-Electronic
dc.language	eng
dc.publisher	WILEY
dc.relation.ispartof	Int J Health Plann Manage
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1002/hpm.3255
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess
dc.subject	1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1605 Policy and Administration
dc.subject.classification	Health Policy & Services
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	China
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Insurance, Long-Term Care
dc.subject.mesh	Long-Term Care
dc.subject.mesh	Humans
dc.subject.mesh	Long-Term Care
dc.subject.mesh	Aged
dc.subject.mesh	Insurance, Long-Term Care
dc.subject.mesh	China
dc.title	Problems in the home and community-based long-term care for the elderly in China: A content analysis of news coverage.
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	36
utslib.location.activity	England
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/e-Press
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pubs.issue	5
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pubs.volume	36
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Abstract:

PURPOSE: The purpose of this paper is to identify the issues that limited the supply of home and community-based Long-Term-Care (LTC) for the elderly, offer essential insights into the sustainable development of China's LTC. DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH: A content analysis of news coverage on 12 major portals in China has been conducted to identify the issues. FINDINGS: The results demonstrate that there are 12 significant problems in the supply of home and community-based LTC for the elderly. For the service providers, the lack of qualified LTC professionals, limited service types/low service quality and unrealised integrated care, lack of steady profit patterns are the three major problems. The deficiencies of the LTC system and the lack of incentive policies and legislation for private investors' participation are the two major problems faced by the government. The public is confronted with a shortage of home and community support resources and unable to adapt to a change due to their mindsets. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: The issues identified in this paper can not only provide some opportunities to various stakeholders in this area but also offer insights into the sustainable development of China's LTC. ORIGINALITY/VALUE: The findings presented in this paper provide the means to understand the home and community-based LTC market in China for private investors and government, which will help to promote the cooperation between the two.

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