Research on supportive policies for family caregivers in China:based on PMC index model
Objective To evaluate the supportive policies for caregivers issued in China,and analyze the structures and contents.Methods The national supportive policies for family caregivers in China within the past decade were text-mined using ROSTCM 6.0.Secondary indicators were established according to the Policy Modeling Consistency(PMC)in-dex model combining with World Health Organization six blocks of health services.Results The average PMC score was 7.38.There were seven good policies and three accepted policies.The policies cov-ered well in publicity,recipients and functions,and needed to improve in incentive and restraint.Conclusion China's policies have played a positive role in supporting family caregivers.It is needed to reduce the bur-den on family caregivers and improve their welfare.