Publications

2016

The view from within: ‘Good’ care from the perspective of care professionals

How to define and measure high-quality LTC? Care professionals regard multidisciplinary dialogue, case management, time for interaction with users, and a more holistic approach to care as needed but certain framework conditions hinder development in these areas.

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2015

From care in homes to care at home

Policy brief

The Policy Brief explores European experiences with (de)institutionalisation in long-term care. It draws lessons from strategies, which proved to be effective, and proposes a set of core principles for successful deinstitutionalisation.

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Annual Report of Activities 2015/2016

Annual report of activities

Provides an overview of research activities and publications in 2015 and 2016.

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The future of welfare in a global Europe

Books & contributions to books

The European welfare state is generally considered to be one of the finest achievements of the post-1945 world. However, it has come under increasing strain from ageing societies, growing unemployment, a deskilling society, and mass migration.

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Improvement during crisis years?

Policy brief

The Policy Brief provides an overview of housing deficiencies in EU Member States and examines the extent to which they are linked to low income. Housing is a key aspect of poverty and social exclusion and its quality has an impact on social relations and employment.

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