An ecological study on the relationship between supply of beds in long-term care institutions in Italy and potential care needs for the elderly

• Main Authors: Crialesi Roberta (Author), Baldassarre Giordana (Author), Solipaca Alessandro (Author), Battisti Alessandra (Author), Burgio Alessandra (Author), Sicuro Lorella (Author), Colosimo Simona C (Author), Damiani Gianfranco (Author), Milan Giulia (Author), Tamburrano Tiziana (Author), Ricciardi Walter (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The ageing population in Europe is putting an ever increasing demand on the long-term care (LTC) services provided by these countries. This study analyses the relationship between the LTC institutional supply of beds and potential ca...