The organisation and responsibility for care for older people in Denmark, Finland and Sweden: outline and comparison of care systems
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The organisation and responsibility for care for older people in Denmark, Finland and Sweden : outline and comparison of care systems. / Agerholm, Janne; Pulkki, Jutta; Jensen, Natasja K.; Keskimäki, Ilmo; Andersen, Ingelise; Burström, Bo; Jämsen, Esa; Tynkkynen, Liina Kaisa; Schön, Pär; Liljas, Ann E.M.
In: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, Vol. 52, No. 2, 2024, p. 119–122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The organisation and responsibility for care for older people in Denmark, Finland and Sweden
T2 - outline and comparison of care systems
AU - Agerholm, Janne
AU - Pulkki, Jutta
AU - Jensen, Natasja K.
AU - Keskimäki, Ilmo
AU - Andersen, Ingelise
AU - Burström, Bo
AU - Jämsen, Esa
AU - Tynkkynen, Liina Kaisa
AU - Schön, Pär
AU - Liljas, Ann E.M.
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © Author(s) 2023.
PY - 2024
Y1 - 2024
N2 - Aim: To outline the organisation and responsibility for health and social care provided to older people in Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Methods: Non-quantifiable data on the care systems were collated from the literature and expert consultations. The responsibilities for primary healthcare, specialised healthcare, prevention and health promotion, rehabilitation, and social care were presented in relation to policy guidance, funding and organisation. Results: In all three countries, the state issues policy and to some extent co-funds the largely decentralised systems; in Denmark and Sweden the regions and municipalities organise the provision of care services – a system that is also about to be implemented in Finland to improve care coordination and make access more equal. Care for older citizens focuses to a large extent on enabling them to live independently in their own homes. Conclusions: Decentralised care systems are challenged by considerable local variations, possibly jeopardising care equity. State-level decision and policy makers need to be aware of these challenges and monitor developments to prevent further health and social care disparities in the ageing population.
AB - Aim: To outline the organisation and responsibility for health and social care provided to older people in Denmark, Finland and Sweden. Methods: Non-quantifiable data on the care systems were collated from the literature and expert consultations. The responsibilities for primary healthcare, specialised healthcare, prevention and health promotion, rehabilitation, and social care were presented in relation to policy guidance, funding and organisation. Results: In all three countries, the state issues policy and to some extent co-funds the largely decentralised systems; in Denmark and Sweden the regions and municipalities organise the provision of care services – a system that is also about to be implemented in Finland to improve care coordination and make access more equal. Care for older citizens focuses to a large extent on enabling them to live independently in their own homes. Conclusions: Decentralised care systems are challenged by considerable local variations, possibly jeopardising care equity. State-level decision and policy makers need to be aware of these challenges and monitor developments to prevent further health and social care disparities in the ageing population.
KW - Ageing
KW - care provision
KW - care responsibility
KW - care systems
KW - health and social care
KW - health equity
KW - health policy
KW - health services research
KW - Nordic countries
KW - older adults
U2 - 10.1177/14034948221137128
DO - 10.1177/14034948221137128
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 36691975
AN - SCOPUS:85147444426
VL - 52
SP - 119
EP - 122
JO - Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, Supplement
JF - Scandinavian Journal of Public Health, Supplement
SN - 1403-4956
IS - 2
ER -
ID: 337242482