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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

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The research aims to investigate the service demands of community-embedded elderly care using the Kano model.

February 11, 2026BMC GeriatricsOpen Access

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The research aims to investigate the service demands of community-embedded elderly care using the Kano model.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey from June to September 2024
Recruited 382 elderly individuals aged 60 and above in Hefei, China
Utilized a self-designed questionnaire based on the Kano model
Performed subgroup analyses based on self-care ability
Identified 30 community-embedded elderly care service items classified into categories
7 services classified as must-be attributes, 5 as one-dimensional, 12 as attractive, and 6 as indifferent
Notable differences in service classification based on self-care levels
Elderly with full self-care ability deemed certain services as indifferent, while those with partial/no abilities saw them as attractive

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Cross-sectional survey identifies elderly needs in community care, suggesting personalization for aging in place.

Hao et al. (2026) studied this question.

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