This publication provides a list of long-term care (LTC) interventions that can be considered by all countries. These interventions can be prioritized and integrated within health and social care sectors, depending on the specific context of each country. The package of interventions is meant to be implemented in alignment with overall plans to design, establish, and expand formal, integrated LTC systems and services towards universal health coverage (UHC).
The primary audience for this publication is governments and policy-makers responsible for planning and implementing LTC service provision at the national or subnational level. It offers guidance on how to anticipate and incorporate essential LTC interventions, which can be tailored to meet local needs and resources. It should be noted that this package is not a clinical guideline for LTC service providers in their daily practice, nor is it a manual, standard operating procedures, or specific steps.
In conclusion, this publication serves as a resource for countries looking to improve their LTC systems and services in line with UHC goals. It provides a framework for integrating essential interventions that can be adapted to meet the unique needs and resources of each country.