Hong Kong Medical Journal(HKMJ)is the flagship general medical journal in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China,with an international outlook.We are committed to publishing and promoting high-quality resea...Hong Kong Medical Journal(HKMJ)is the flagship general medical journal in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China,with an international outlook.We are committed to publishing and promoting high-quality research.Led by our Editor-in-Chief,Professor Martin CS Wong,our Editorial Board is pleased to collaborate with Dr.Chen Wang,the Editor-in-Chief of the Chinese Medical Journal(CMJ),as well as the editors of CMJ to enhance the visibility of our respective journals and foster a collaborate environment that brings forth ideas and knowledge to our readers.展开更多
Objective:The recent population census showed China had officially become a graying society.In the meantime,China also faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases.Since 2009,a series of policies have been impl...Objective:The recent population census showed China had officially become a graying society.In the meantime,China also faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases.Since 2009,a series of policies have been implemented to enhance primary care at the community level.This study describes the elderly care services provided in the differently organized community health centers(CHCs).Methods:It covered 13 CHCs of six cities located within the Pearl River Delta(PRD)region.In-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 59 health administrators,CHC managers,and CHC doctors regarding elderly care.Results:The study found that accessibility of healthcare for elders has been improved due to the development of health insurance schemes as well as preferential policy to encourage the CHC utilization by the elderly.All the CHCs provide health examinations and chronic disease management to the permanent elderly within their catchment district.However,some preventative care such as fall prevention,immunization and mental health management are not provided.Conclusion:Key barriers include low capacity of health service providers in the CHCs,and a lack of government investment in CHCs.Our report provides an empirical evidence for the health care reform in China.展开更多
文摘Hong Kong Medical Journal(HKMJ)is the flagship general medical journal in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region,China,with an international outlook.We are committed to publishing and promoting high-quality research.Led by our Editor-in-Chief,Professor Martin CS Wong,our Editorial Board is pleased to collaborate with Dr.Chen Wang,the Editor-in-Chief of the Chinese Medical Journal(CMJ),as well as the editors of CMJ to enhance the visibility of our respective journals and foster a collaborate environment that brings forth ideas and knowledge to our readers.
基金funded by the Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre,Hong Kong(Ref No.7050162)the data analysis is supported by the primary care comparison study from the Research Grants Committee,Hong Kong(Ref No.CUHK 4002-SPPR-10).
文摘Objective:The recent population census showed China had officially become a graying society.In the meantime,China also faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases.Since 2009,a series of policies have been implemented to enhance primary care at the community level.This study describes the elderly care services provided in the differently organized community health centers(CHCs).Methods:It covered 13 CHCs of six cities located within the Pearl River Delta(PRD)region.In-depth interviews were conducted with a total of 59 health administrators,CHC managers,and CHC doctors regarding elderly care.Results:The study found that accessibility of healthcare for elders has been improved due to the development of health insurance schemes as well as preferential policy to encourage the CHC utilization by the elderly.All the CHCs provide health examinations and chronic disease management to the permanent elderly within their catchment district.However,some preventative care such as fall prevention,immunization and mental health management are not provided.Conclusion:Key barriers include low capacity of health service providers in the CHCs,and a lack of government investment in CHCs.Our report provides an empirical evidence for the health care reform in China.
