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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2020.11.3.237

Review of Healthcare Specialist Training Programs in Japan and Policy Implications  

Kwon, Ju-Young (Division of Health Medical Administration, Busan Kyungsang College)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.11, no.3, 2020 , pp. 237-244 More about this Journal
Abstract
Confronting rapid population ageing, Japanese government proposes various types of regional comprehensive care programs for elderly people. In particular, the Japanese government and local governments are making efforts to ensuring long-term care workforce. Among others, the government is pursuing measures to secure specialized manpower in various ways 1) Construction of infrastructure, 2) Loan system for long-term care worker, 3) Inflow of long-term care staff for foreign students, etc. Also, universities have trained numerous community care specialists through research centers for health care, social welfare, and specialized education. Korea is also expected to explode the demand for long-term care worker at the rapid rate of aging, and it is necessary to actively discuss measures to cope with it.
Keywords
Convergence; Local Comprehensive Care System; Community Care; Aging Society; Long-term Care; Health policy;
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