ANALÝZA DLOUHODOBÉ PÉČE V ČESKÉ REPUBLICE V LETECH 2012-2022 Z HLEDISKA UDRŽITELNOSTI A EFEKTIVNOSTI

The thesis deals with the system of long-term care in the Czech Republic in the analysed period between 2012 and 2022 with an emphasis on its sustainability and efficiency. The introductory part of the thesis defines the importance of the topic in the context of demographic development, which influences the growing demand for long-term care, and identifies current problems and challenges associated with the long-term care system. The theoretical part of the thesis presents social models and the theory of demographic transition, which provide a framework for the analysis of the Czech system. It mentions shortcomings in the current definition of the social health care system and historical attempts at reform. The practical part of the thesis presents the results of the analysis, including the identification of problems in the current system, and offers recommendations for its improvement. The conclusions of the thesis confirm that the Czech long-term care system is underfunded and understaffed, which limits its sustainability. The efficiency of the system shows both positive and negative signals, with increasing levels of cost and diversity of services offered. Measures are proposed to maintain quality and access to care, including better coordination between the social and health systems, support for innovation or strategic public-private partnerships. The conclusion of this paper is that the current system is not sustainable in the long term, given the increasing demand caused by demographic change. The paper also proposes further research directions, including for example the analysis of regional differences or the examination of the effectiveness of individual long-term care services.