FROM POLICY TO PRACTICE: EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS AND EXECUTION GAPS OF TLTCP 2.0 IN TAIWAN
2024
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Taiwan's Long-term Care Plan 2.0
Sample size: 140
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Chou Yu-Ting, Yao Kaichen, Wang Hsiu-Jung, Chen Ya-Mei
Primary Institution: National Taiwan University
Hypothesis
What are the gaps between policy and execution in Taiwan's Long-term Care Plan 2.0?
Conclusion
The TLTCP 2.0 appears effective, but improvements in policy design and service platform are necessary.
Supporting Evidence
- Case managers coordinated at least 140 cases monthly.
- Users showed significant improvements in activities of daily living after receiving integrated services.
- Instrumental activities of daily living scores declined due to reliance on services like house chores.
Takeaway
Taiwan's long-term care plan helps people improve their daily activities, but there are still problems with how the services are set up.
Methodology
Mixed-method study including qualitative interviews and quantitative analysis of case management outcomes.
Limitations
Policy design flaws and poor platform design hinder effective service coordination.
Participant Demographics
Case managers and users of the TLTCP 2.0 in Taiwan.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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