Ten Years after the Creation of the Portuguese National Network for Long-Term Care in 2006: Achievements and Challenges

The current demographic and epidemiological transition is posing more challenges in developed countries, namely due to the increasing percentage of elderly and changes in patients ’ morbidity (e.g. increase of chronic diseases with longer treatment times) [1]. With a rapidly ageing population, Portugal is not an exception. This situation has worsened due to the effects of the economic crisis, which resulted in the emigration of fertile and active citizens [2].
Source: Health Policy - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Health Reform Monitor Source Type: research