OECD Health Policy Studies Care Needed Improving the Lives of People with Dementia

OECD Health Policy Studies Care Needed Improving the Lives of People with Dementia

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2018-06-12

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 9264085106

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This report presents newly collected data on the quality of dementia care in OECD countries. By providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive cross-country assessment of dementia care, it can help countries to improve their care systems today, and better prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.


OECD Health Policy Studies Time for Better Care at the End of Life

OECD Health Policy Studies Time for Better Care at the End of Life

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2023-02-07

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 9264539301

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With more chronic conditions and an ageing population, a growing share of the population will need end-of-life care, reaching close to 10 million people by 2050. While end-of-life care services help improve quality of life through relieving pain and other symptoms, currently, there are substantial gaps in the provision of services.


OECD Health Policy Studies Who Cares? Attracting and Retaining Care Workers for the Elderly

OECD Health Policy Studies Who Cares? Attracting and Retaining Care Workers for the Elderly

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2020-06-22

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9264383743

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This report presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive cross-country assessment of long-term care (LTC) workers, the tasks they perform and the policies to address shortages in OECD countries. It highlights the importance of improving working conditions in the sector and making care work more attractive and shows that there is space to increase productivity by enhancing the use of technology, providing a better use of skills and investing in prevention.


OECD Health Policy Studies Rethinking Health System Performance Assessment A Renewed Framework

OECD Health Policy Studies Rethinking Health System Performance Assessment A Renewed Framework

Author: OECD

Publisher: OECD Publishing

Published: 2024-01-23

Total Pages: 62

ISBN-13: 9264653392

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This document presents the OECD’s renewed health system performance assessment framework. It incorporates new performance dimensions, notably people-centredness, resilience, and environmental sustainability, and places increased emphasis on addressing inequalities, including those related to gender.