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The study investigates trends in care needs among applicants for residential care influenced by ageing-in-place and deinstitutionalisation.

Increased Needs among Applicants for Residential Eldercare in a Context of Deinstitutionalisation and Ageing-in-Place Policy: Results from a Population-Based Study

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Population-based analysis shows rising need for residential care in aged individuals, suggesting implications for care systems.

The study investigates trends in care needs among applicants for residential care influenced by ageing-in-place and deinstitutionalisation.
Analyzed Swedish municipal registry data from 2015 to 2022.
Conducted logistic regressions to assess trends in care needs.
Compared sociodemographic characteristics of granted and denied applicants.
Increased needs identified among applicants over the study period.
Grants showed higher levels of dependency in daily activities and severe cognitive impairments.
Anxiety levels increased in both granted and denied applicants.
Trends indicated more restrictive decision-making but no overall rise in eligibility thresholds.

Wittzell et al. (2026) studied this question.

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