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Analysis of long-term care for older adults in Brazil, Spain, and Portugal: Perspectives and challenges

Letycia Parreira de Oliveira et al · Elsevier · 2026

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This study analyzed long-term care policies within the universal health systems of Brazil, Spain, and Portugal using a comparative approach that combines structural similarity and policy contrast across different stages of demographic aging and long-term care development, through a documentary and bibliographic review based on legislation, official records, and international health and social indicators from the OECD published between 2019 and 2022. A qualitative comparative analysis of documents and official reports was conducted to identify similarities, differences, and gaps in care policies. The results show that Spain has a more organized structure than Portugal, offering extensive home care services, day centers, and financial support for caregivers, although population aging poses a challenge to system sustainability. In contrast, Brazil still lacks comprehensive policies aimed at older adults with functional limitations. It is concluded that Brazil's long-term care policies need to be redesigned, with an emphasis on strengthening service organization and improving human resource training to meet the growing demands of an aging population.. Resumen: Este estudio analizó las políticas de cuidados de larga duración en el marco de los sistemas universales de salud de Brasil, España y Portugal, utilizando un enfoque comparativo que combina similitud estructural y contraste de políticas en diferentes etapas del envejecimiento demográfico y del desarrollo de los cuidados de larga duración, mediante una revisión documental y bibliográfica basada en legislación, registros oficiales e indicadores internacionales de salud y sociales de la OCDE publicados entre 2019 y 2022. Se realizó un análisis comparativo cualitativo de documentos e informes oficiales para identificar similitudes, diferencias y vacíos en las políticas de cuidados. Los resultados muestran que España presenta una estructura más organizada que Portugal, con amplia oferta de atención domiciliaria, centros de día y apoyo financiero a cuidadores, aunque el envejecimiento poblacional plantea un desafío para la sostenibilidad del sistema. En contraste, Brasil aún carece de políticas integrales dirigidas a personas mayores con limitaciones funcionales. Se concluye que es necesario rediseñar las políticas brasileñas de cuidados de larga duración, fortaleciendo la organización de los servicios y la capacitación de recursos humanos..

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al, L. P. D. O. E. (2026). Analysis of long-term care for older adults in Brazil, Spain, and Portugal: Perspectives and challenges. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aprim.2026.103466

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al, Letycia Parreira de Oliveira et. "Analysis of long-term care for older adults in Brazil, Spain, and Portugal: Perspectives and challenges." 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aprim.2026.103466.

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al, Letycia Parreira de Oliveira et. 2026. "Analysis of long-term care for older adults in Brazil, Spain, and Portugal: Perspectives and challenges.". https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aprim.2026.103466.

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al, L. P. D. O. E. 2026, Analysis of long-term care for older adults in Brazil, Spain, and Portugal: Perspectives and challenges, Elsevier, available at: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aprim.2026.103466 [Accessed 7 Aug. 2026].

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Title
Analysis of long-term care for older adults in Brazil, Spain, and Portugal: Perspectives and challenges
Author / contributors
Letycia Parreira de Oliveira et al
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication year
2026
ISSN
0212-6567
ISSN
0212-6567
Language
Spanish

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