Dynamic demographic changes, the growing number of people requiring 24/7 support, and the challenges of multimorbidity have made the development and standardization of long-term care one of the key areas of contemporary healthcare policy. This requires the implementation of modern organizational and clinical solutions, as well as building broad intersectoral collaboration, which contributes to improving patients’ quality of life and the efficiency of the healthcare system.
The conference provides a platform for the exchange of experiences between the scientific community, practitioners, decision-makers, and institutions involved in the care of dependent people. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about international standards, contemporary care models, and the latest recommendations for the organization and management of long-term care.
The conference will also feature a presentation of selected solutions used at the Care and Treatment Center at the Multi-Specialty Hospital in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, which is considered an example of a well-functioning unit implementing high therapeutic and organizational standards. This presentation will provide a complementary context without dominating the main focus of the event.
The conference is addressed to healthcare professionals, representatives of long-term care units, social assistance, managers of healthcare entities, local government authorities, researchers and students of health and social studies.
Thematic scope (areas of proposed presentations)
1. International Standards and Contemporary Models of Long-Term Care
- Current Directions of Long-Term Care Development in EU and OECD Countries
- Comparison of Institutional, Community-Based, and Hybrid Models
- Interdisciplinary Therapeutic Teams – Good Practices from Abroad
- Telecare, E-Health Systems, and Technologies Supporting Care Processes
- Patient Quality and Safety Monitoring Systems from an International Perspective
2. Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Standards in Long-Term Care
- Comprehensive Assessment of the Long-Term Patient (CGA, Functional Tools)
- Treatment Management for Patients with Multimorbidity
- Long-Term Rehabilitation and Improvement in Chronic Conditions
- Clinical Nutrition, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, and Prevention of Chronic Complications
- Palliative Care in the Context of Long-Term Care
3. Management, Economics, and Organization of Long-Term Care
- Financing Long-Term Services and Systemic Challenges
- Organization of Long-Term Care Facilities
- The Role of Medical and Non-Medical Staff – Competencies, Workloads, and Systemic Needs
- Quality Audit, Performance Indicators, and Standards Organizational
4. Local Government Perspective and Public Policy
- Local Senior Policies and Their Impact on the Development of Long-Term Care
- Cooperation between Local Governments, Healthcare, and Social Welfare
- Planning Care Services in Light of Demographic Forecasts
- The Role of Local Government Units in Creating Support Networks for Dependent Individuals
5. Social and Ethical Challenges
- Support for Informal Caregivers and Patients’ Families
- Ethical Dilemmas in Caring for the Chronically Ill and Dependent
- Communication with Patients and Families in Difficult Situations
- The Importance of Quality of Life in Long-Term Care – Perspectives of the Patient, Family, and Staff