The future of care in the Netherlands: application of foresight to explore challenges towards 2050

Abstract Background Ageing populations have major impact on public health leading to more pressure on formal as well as informal health care. With rising health care expenditures, a sharp rise in geriatric diseases, multimorbidity, and a decrease in the available resources to manage complex health problems, it is of utmost importance to explore the impact of future public health challenges we are facing. Methods Foresight helps decision-makers anticipate future developments and inform current policies. It involves using the DESTEP methodology to analyze trends in formal and informal care and t... Mehr ...