ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

With more patients managing their health at home, communities are seeing an increase in “at-home” sharps usage.Approximately 2 billion injections per year are self-administered by people with diabetes and patients receiving home healthcare treatment for allergies, infertility, multiple sclerosis, migraines, etc.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Despite the multitude of information available, health professionals are still making vague recommendations regarding cutting back on fat without being specific on the types of fat, and correlating the fat facts with other comorbities associated with cardiac disease. This article provides the latest information on types of fat, fat-related inhibitors, and details the newest approach to cholesterol reduction: The Portfolio Diet.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

When looking for resources for patients and family, many professionals include the internet. This article highlights 10 high-quality web sites related to palliative care. While some sites provide valuable resources for home care agency clinicials, others provide support for patients and families.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This article describes a collaborative approach to manage patients with heart failure between a home care agency and a care management agency. The resulting disease management program used a combination of home visits and phone contact. Care management plans emphasized patient education on increasing adherence to medical and diet regimens, and recognizing early symptoms of exacerbation that could lead to rehospitalization. Clinician activities and patient outcomes are described.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

This case study describes how assessing a patient’s underlying health problems and using an advanced wound product to prepare the wound bed leads to optimal healing and cost-effective outcomes. Photos emphasize this patient’s dramatic healing, and a comparison of care costs and PPS payments between traditional and optimal wound care therapies is presented.

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Infection control can be a confusing and unclear management component for home care and hospice organizations’ clinical staff. Especially troubling topics surround the use and storage of irrigation solutions, cleaning of nursing supply bags, TB skin testing, and operational aspects surrounding hand hygiene. These and other topics are addressed in this article to help give you “the bottom line.”

ISSN:0884-741X    

出版商:OVID    

年代:2003

数据来源: OVID