Quality of care service associated with the acceptance of foreign careworkers in Japan

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The purpose of this study was twofold : (1) to illustrate the current employment situation for foreign careworkers at caregiving facilities in Japan and (2) to examine the related measures on the acceptance of foreign careworkers under Economic Partnership Agreements. For the first purpose, mail surveys and interviews were conducted and analyzed. For the second purpose, interviews with relevant authorities and other organizations were conducted to address issues within the current system. The findings of this study may contribute to quality assurance of care service at caregiving facilities in Japan.