A Recommended Package of Long-Term Care Services to Promote Healthy Ageing Based on a WHO Global Expert Consensus Study

The objective of this study is to reach consensus on a minimum list of long-term care (LTC) interventions to be included in a service package delivered through universal health coverage (UHC).

Author: Monica R. Perracini PhD, Natalia Arias-Casais PhD,

Jotheeswaran A. Thiyagarajan PhD, Colin Rapson MPH, Vivian Isaac PhD,

Shahid Ullah PhD, Jang Hyobum MPH, Ritu Sadana DSc, Zee A. Han PhD


Publication Date: December 30, 2021


Abstract (Abridged): 

Objectives: To reach consensus on a minimum list of long-term care (LTC) interventions to be included in a service package delivered through universal health coverage (UHC).


Conclusions and Implications: An international discussion and consensus process generated a minimum list of LTC interventions to be included in a service package for UHC. This package will enable actions toward a more robust framework for integrated services for older people in need of LTC across the continuum of care.


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Keywords: Long-term care, universal health care, health services for the aged

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