Global Trends and Policy Impacts in Home Healthcare

Abstract

Global trends and policy shifts in home healthcare reshape how care is delivered, financed, and regulated globally. Driven by aging populations, rising chronic disease rates, and patient preferences for staying at home, the demand for home-based healthcare services has increased. Governments are also introducing innovative policies to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and equitable access. These developments transform the delivery of skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and telehealth services in patients' own homes, while redefining broader healthcare systems. Further research is vital to understand how global trends and policy initiatives interact, shaping outcomes for patients, providers, and health systems. Global Trends and Policy Impacts in Home Healthcare explores the evolving global trends in home healthcare, such as technological integration, workforce changes, and the growing emphasis on patient-centered care. It examines how policies influence the accessibility, quality, and sustainability of home healthcare services across healthcare systems. This book covers topics such as healthcare systems, global business, and medical technologies, and is a useful resource for business owners, medical and healthcare professionals, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.