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A Report on the Actual Utilization of Long-term Care Services and the Response to Care During Covid-19

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, the usage status of long-term care services before and after the spread of COVID-19 infection was ascertained through analysis of long-term care receipt data and interviews with local government departments. In many local governments, service usage has stalled due to the spread of COVID-19 infection. The operating status of home services, which were operational in 2020, deteriorated in 2021. As the operating conditions of providers deteriorated, alternative services were used. The increase in demand has created a waiting list, and a phenomenon had seen what such demand is concentrated on specific provider.

Source: AIJ Journal of Technology and Design

DOI: 10.3130/aijt.31.957

Authors: Eiji SATOH, Yasuhiro NOHARA, Kurumi TAKEZAWA

Institutions: Utsunomiya University, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

Language: English

Topic: Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4411443746

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