Trends in 5-year community management of persons with dementia in Korea, 2003–2016
Community management rates are influenced by social and personal factors. While disparities by sex, income, and residence decreased, persistent differences by comorbidity and diagnosing department highlight the need for targeted policy interventions. The 5-year community management rate may serve as a meaningful indicator of real-world dementia care outcomes.
Authors
- Wonjae Sung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4637-5890)
- H. Kwon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5165-5018)
- Jeewon Suh
- Im-Seok Koh
- Hojin Choi
- Keun U. Park
Institutions
- Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital (KR)
- Hanyang University Guri Hospital (KR)
- National Medical Center (KR)
- Hanyang University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0342459
- Primary Topic
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00