作者: Lena Dorin , Elzbieta Krupa , Sabine Metzing , Andreas Büscher
DOI: 10.1111/SCS.12236
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摘要: An ageing population correlates with rising needs for long-term care (LTC). Support programmes should consider the specific of various subgroups dependents and family caregivers. The objective this study was to analyse gender-specific disparities in home-care arrangements Germany, purpose, survey insurance claims data were used. A 2545 insured recipients high-level conducted 2012 Barmer GEK, a major German statutory healthcare insurance. Insurance provided follow-up, focussing on group aged 60 years older. For statistical comparison, chi-squared test t-tests used, p-value < 0.05 considered statistically significant. Most are female, they average 2 older than males. Men receive mostly from their wives, whereas widows frequently live alone daughters, sons, other relatives, neighbours friends, as well professional nursing services. Furthermore, women more often anticipate need (further) assistance move relative or an assisted living facility home good time. desired rate relocation higher anticipated, during 6-month actual relocations between both. In summary, caring situation men is different. Care-receiving most cared by wives. Widowed social network children order remain own home. To provide better situation, networks stronger focus politics research. stabilise needs, wives support.