April 26, 2023
Western Pacific
Publication
Engaging and empowering people and communities,
Strengthening governance and accountability,
Reorienting the model of care,
Coordinating services within and across sectors,
Creating an enabling environment
Patient-Centered Integrated Model of Home Health Care Services in South Korea (PICS-K)
As South Korea is fast becoming an aging society, the need for integrated care of the elderly has increased. ‘Community Integrated Care Initiatives’ have been implemented by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. However, home healthcare is insufficient to meet this need.