J Korean Med Assoc.  2005 Nov;48(11):1061-1068. 10.5124/jkma.2005.48.11.1061.

The Infra-Structural Status and Policy Objectives as to the Elderly Long-term Care

• Kwon OJ

• KMID: 2183607
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2005.48.11.1061

Abstract

Nursing the aged is yet a familiar system in Korea. However, it is a social system in urgent need that requires series of preliminary arrangements to cope with the aging society. In addition, a full-fledged preparedness is imperative, lest the nursing system should follow precedent failures of the National Medical Insurance System and the separation of dispensary from medical practice. The concept of nursing the aged exceeds the simple care (so called 'Subal') of inconveniences caused by the process of aging. One should keep in mind that 'nursing the aged' outcomes from the illness as well as the aftereffect thereof. These physical and mental inconveniences should be overcome by means of medical treatments and care that are oriented to proper physical conditions. All sectors of specialties relevant to elderly nursing care should be systematically working together, so as to set up a sound master plan for nursing the aged. Both medical and para-medical human resources shall be secured and, they must be ready to work in good harmony. Medical approaches as to the home-cares and, construction of the infrastructures relevant thereto shall be properly taken place during the pre-testing period.

Keyword

Elderly care; Subal; Home care; Nursing facility

MeSH Terms

Aged*
Aging
Home Care Services
Humans
Insurance
Korea
Long-Term Care*
Nursing
Nursing Care

Reference

1. MDS 2.0 Manuals and Forms. http://www.cms.hhs.gov/quality/mds20/.