A missing dimension in caregiver support: Social work case management and the coordination of long-term care in Malaysia

Population ageing is increasing pressure on long-term care while families continue to provide unpaid care. This Brief Note argues that coordination should be recognised as a layer of caregiver support. It positions social work case management as a mechanism for connecting services and reducing the coordination burden transferred to families.

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International Social Work
Published
2026-10-08
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https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728261493803
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Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
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A missing dimension in caregiver support: Social work case management and the coordination of long-term care in Malaysia

Masarah Mohamad Yusof, Santos Bukarak
International Social Work
Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
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A missing dimension in caregiver support: Social work case management and the coordination of long-term care in Malaysia

Masarah Mohamad Yusof, Santos Bukarak
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Population ageing is increasing pressure on long-term care while families continue to provide unpaid care. This Brief Note argues that coordination should be recognised as a layer of caregiver support. It positions social work case management as a mechanism for connecting services and reducing the coordination burden transferred to families.

International Social Work
Universiti Sains Malaysia (MY)
Openalex Percentile: Top 8%
Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues
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A missing dimension in caregiver support: Social work case management and the coordination of long-term care in Malaysia — Masarah Mohamad Yusof, Santos Bukarak · International Social Work (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS