台灣長期照護政策發展

The Development of Policies Related to Long-Term Care Services in Taiwan

本文的目的在於闡述我國長期照護政策的發展與現況，並就行政院衛生署所執行之相關計畫，提出觀點來探討護理專業如何因應老化社會的需求，以及積極參與長期照護政策的規劃與執行。長期照護需求多元且複雜，理想的長期照護服務系統包含連續性及整合性的照護。台灣長期照護政策與服務正在起步發展中，而護理服務供給與長期照護需求存在很多創新發展的潛能與可能，我們相信因為護理專業的承諾與行動，台灣護理將成為國家長期照護體系與照護品質的關鍵專業。

The purpose of this article was to elaborate on the development of policies related to long-term care services in Taiwan and the current status of such. Using the framework of the Department of Health's long-term care projects, issues regarding how to assist nursing professionals cope with the demands of Taiwan's aging society and participate in the planning and implementation of long-term care services were raised and discussed. The demands of long-term care services are complex and multifaceted. An ideal long-term care services system should deliver care that is continuous and comprehensive. Recent developments and demands on long-term care services in Taiwan and supply issues related to nursing services have spurred significant discussion regarding the innovative potential and possibilities for the nursing profession. It is our belief that the commitment of Taiwan's nursing professionals will help secure the critical role of nursing in the national long-term care services system and quality healthcare.