Satisfaction and economic conditions of family caregivers using long-term care insurance

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to clarify the satisfaction and economic conditions of family caregivers utilizing long-term care insurance. Subjects: Data were collected from 33 main family caregivers of home-bound elderly disabled receiving home care support services who were living at home in Kobe city, Hyogo. Methods: We carried out a survey of long-term care insurance services using records of care, satisfaction with the use of long-term care insurance, and the economic conditions of family caregiver. Results: It was revealed that 97% of family caregivers were satisfied with long-term care insurance. The group which answered that the amount of nursing care service was “satisfactory” had a higher service utilization rate than the group that answered “not satisfactory”. The results also indicate the possibility that users refrained from using services because of their cost. Conclusion: These results suggest that in order to continue family care, support to reduce the economic burden of families is required.