Prevention: wrestling with new economic realities

Knapp, Martin ORCID: 0000-0003-1427-0215 (2013) Prevention: wrestling with new economic realities. Tizard Learning Disability Review, 18 (4). pp. 186-191. ISSN 1359-5474

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Abstract

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to discuss the economic pressures on long-term care systems, and describe how an economic case might be made for better care, support and preventive strategies. Design/methodology/approach – Discussion of recent developments and research responses, with illustrations from previous studies. Findings – Economics evidence is highly relevant to decision makers in health, social care, and related systems. When resources are especially tight, economics evidence can sometimes persuade uncertain commissioners and others to adopt courses of action that improve the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. Originality/value – The paper uses long-established approaches in economic evaluation to discuss preventive and other strategies in today's challenging context.

Item Type:	Article
Official URL:	http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?issn=13...
Additional Information:	© 2013 Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Divisions:	Social Policy Personal Social Services Research Unit LSE Health
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HC Economic History and Conditions H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine
Date Deposited:	25 Nov 2013 13:56
Last Modified:	06 Jan 2024 19:18
Funders:	National Institute for Health Research School for Social Care Research, Department of Health
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/54592

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