Implementation process and challenges for the community-based integrated care system in Japan

<strong>Background</strong>: Since 10 years ago, Japan has been creating a long-term vision to face its peak in the number of older people that will be reached in 2025 when baby boomers will turn 75 years of age. In 2003, the government set up a study group called “Caring for older peopl...

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Main Author: Takako Tsutsui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ubiquity Press 2014-01-01
Series:International Journal of Integrated Care
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Online Access:http://www.ijic.org/articles/988