Predictors of preferred location of care in middle-aged individuals of a municipality in Japan: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Japan has the highest rate of aging. To contain Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance costs, the Japanese government is attempting to increase the proportion of individuals receiving home care services. However, demand for institutional care is increasing. These circumstances will decre...

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Main Authors: Kentaro Sugimoto, Masayo Kashiwagi, Nanako Tamiya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2293-1