[Long-term care system in Russia: Achievements and prospects (overview).]

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the phased implementation of the long-term care system (LTCS) in Russia. The relevance of the topic is due to the increase in the number of elderly and disabled citizens in need of medical, social and psychological assistance. The analysis of existing approaches to the organization of long-term care for the elderly, the disabled and other categories of citizens in need of constant support is carried out. The article includes an assessment of the legislative framework, tasks, advantages and disadvantages of the introduction of LTCS in Russian Federation. The strategic barriers related to financing, functioning, and coordination between different levels of government and organizations involved in the implementation of LTCS in Russia are convincingly shown. Significant differences have been identified in the implementation of LTCS in the subjects of the Russian Federation due to different levels of economic development, budgetary provision, human resources, geographical features, etc. The importance of organizing interdepartmental interaction within the framework of LTCS has been emphasized. The expediency of using successful social innovations, projects and practices in the implementation of LTCS is proved. The prospects for the further development of the LTCS in the context of the digital transformation of the social sphere are outlined.