Journal of The Korea Institute of Healthcare Architecture (의료ㆍ복지 건축 : 한국의료복지건축학회 논문집)
- Volume 4 Issue 7
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- Pages.47-55
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- 1998
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- 2733-8649(pISSN)
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- 2733-8657(eISSN)
A Study on the Recent Trend of German Healthcare Delivery System and Types of Medical Facilities for the Aged
최근 독일 노인 의료시설의 공급체계와 시설유형에 관한 조사 연구
Abstract
The average life span of Koreans has been increased recently. The percentage of the old(over 65), which was 5% in 1990, is expected to be increased to 15% in 2020. Therefore, the social problems of old people occur in various aspects nowadays, and will become more serious in the near future. In Germany, the have developed a comprehensive welfare system which enables the aged to be more independent, such as various welfare facilities for the aged that are built in consideration of the physical conditions.