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Many older people hesitate to enter care homes, fearing a loss of autonomy and participation in society. This presentation investigates how participation of older people in LTC in Switzerland is understood, discussed, and practiced, and analyzes potential inequities within the LTC system. As part of the Swiss National Science Foundation-funded  \n794 Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2  \nEPICENTRE-PARTICIPATIO project, we conducted an ethnographic analysis of participation across the LTC system in Switzerland, including care homes, home-based care, assisted living, public administration, associations, and civil society.  \nFieldwork consisted of observations, interviews, and document analysis to examine how decisions about and with older people in LTC are made. The study reveals how different actors in the LTC system and society conceptualize participation, and where it is practiced, missed, or resisted. Findings highlight systematic inequalities in participation between social groups, shaped by factors such as cognitive or physical impairment, gender, and migration background. Socio-cultural, political, and economic contexts significantly influence participation. Addressing these disparities requires a holistic approach, including a differentiated understanding of LTC populations and consideration of external factors like policymaking and financial constraints. Applying the concept of equity provides a useful lens for LTC research on participation, emphasizing the need to address inequalities both within LTC and compared to other social groups.","cbCainCxQ6DIHKKB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainCxQ6DIHKKB","pdf",1393996,"English","# Participation and Equity in Long-Term Care: Systemic and Societal Perspectives\n## Demand for long-term care and barriers to participation\n## How participation is conceptualized and practiced in Switzerland\n## Evidence on systematic inequities and influencing contexts\n## Equity as a lens for LTC research","[{\"question\":\"What factors shape inequities in participation according to the findings?\",\"answer\":\"Addressing disparities requires a holistic approach that differentiates LTC populations and accounts for external factors such as policymaking and financial constraints.\"}]","PARTICIPATION AND EQUITY IN LONG-TERM CARE: SYSTEMIC AND SOCIETAL PERSPECTIVES | PDF",1790636364]