A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INTEGRATED LONG-TERM CARE SERVICES IN TAIPEI CITY AND NINGBO CITY
2024

Comparing Long-Term Care Services in Taipei and Ningbo

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Author Information

Author(s): Liu Huan, Mi Hong

Primary Institution: NingBo University of Technology, NingBo, Zhejiang, China; Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Hypothesis

This study aims to compare the integrated long-term care service models in Taipei and Ningbo.

Conclusion

Taiwan’s long-term care system is more mature and comprehensive, while Ningbo has advantages in integrating medical care with older people care.

Supporting Evidence

  • Taiwan’s long-term care system has comprehensive coverage and diversified services.
  • Ningbo emphasizes family care and community rehabilitation services.

Takeaway

The study looks at how long-term care works in two cities and finds that one city has better overall services, while the other is good at combining health care with care for older people.

Methodology

The study used literature review and field research.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.3160

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