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The Longstanding Issues Within Long-Term Care

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic unveiled frightening vulnerabilities within the long-term care system in the United States, as evidenced by disorganized management and high proportions of outbreaks within facilities. Systemic faults can be explained by historical roots of nursing home facilities as poorhouses and the longstanding tug-and-pull conflict between prioritizing resident autonomy versus safety. Moreover, legal and financial conflicts of interest have interfered with the optimal implementation of ideal long-term care principles. Tracing flaws within the long-term care system is vital to prevent similar crises from unfolding in the future, as the elderly population grows worldwide.

Source: The Columbia University Journal of Global Health

DOI: 10.52214/cujgh.v14i2.12375

Author: Jodie Meng

Language: English

Topic: Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408429303

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