The tendency to get older is not only an advantage, it also implies challenges for the individual, family and the society by an increased pressure on the healthcare industry due to increased expenses and the need to change existing paradigm.
The demographic trend is the major factor in determining the future development of the healthcare sector. This essay will clearly show the significant shift in demography and its consequences, the current status of the healthcare industry and the required development to master the demographic hurricane. I will prove that the current healthcare business models and approaches will not be able to manage the foreseeable challenges of an aging population. I will also outline potential solutions and required changes. The derived conclusions are only valid for developed geographies.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Demographic change
- Consequences of demographic change
- Current Healthcare system
- The way out of the dilemma
- Summary
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay examines the impact of demographic change on the healthcare industry in the next 10-20 years, focusing on the challenges posed by an aging population in developed countries. It analyzes the consequences of demographic trends, the current state of the healthcare system, and potential solutions to address the emerging dilemma.
- The impact of demographic change on the healthcare industry
- Consequences of an aging population, including increased healthcare costs and the need for new care models
- Challenges facing the current healthcare system, including reactive disease management and a lack of emphasis on prevention
- Potential solutions for a sustainable healthcare system, such as promoting individual responsibility and health, incorporating non-conventional medical technologies, and improving efficiency
- The need to adapt to a changing healthcare landscape, with a focus on health promotion and wellness
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter establishes the context of the essay, highlighting the challenges of an aging population for individuals, families, and the healthcare industry.
- Demographic change: This chapter analyzes demographic trends in Germany, including population growth, aging, and the impact of low fertility rates. It also discusses the role of migration in shaping the future demographic landscape.
- Consequences of demographic change: This chapter explores the health consequences of an aging population, including an increase in chronic illnesses and the need for long-term care. It also discusses the impact on the workforce and the need for new models of care.
- Current Healthcare system: This chapter examines the shortcomings of the current German healthcare system, focusing on its reactive approach to disease management and its lack of emphasis on prevention and individual responsibility.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay focuses on key terms like demographic change, aging population, healthcare industry, health promotion, individual responsibility, non-conventional medical technologies, and sustainable healthcare system. It also explores the concept of "Compression of morbidity", which suggests a longer period of healthy years and a compression of ill-health into the later years of life.
- Quote paper
- Marie-Isabell Rust (Author), 2018, How will the demographic trend impact the healthcare industry in the next 10-20 years?, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/427390
