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Explore factors influencing care among older adults in Austria, focusing on unmet care needs.

Care for deficits in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL and unmet care needs among Austrians aged 65 and over

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Explore factors influencing care among older adults in Austria, focusing on unmet care needs.
Analyzed data from the 2019 Austrian Health Interview Survey with n = 3408
Examined sociodemographic and health-related factors affecting care access
Investigated both informal and professional care utilization
22.2% reported difficulties with at least one activity of daily living (ADL)
27.0% with ADL and 18.7% with instrumental ADL had unmet care needs
Older age and chronic conditions like depression and stroke were key predictors of unmet needs

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Survey reveals unmet care needs in older adults, suggesting better support for chronic conditions is necessary.

Dorner et al. (2026) studied this question.

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