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Home Healthcare Now
Journal Prestige (SJR): 0.178  Number of Followers: 4  Hybrid journal (It can contain Open Access articles)ISSN (Print) 2374-4529 - ISSN (Online) 2374-4537 Published by LWW Wolters Kluwer  [330 journals]
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- Editorial
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Authors: Gorski; Lisa
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PubDate: Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT-
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- Immunoglobulin Therapy and Standards of Practice
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Authors: Clarke; Amy E.; Sobolevsky, Luba
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Immunoglobulin (Ig) therapy is vital for managing immunodeficiency and autoimmune disorders, offering replacement and immunomodulatory benefits. This article provides an evidence-based guide to safe and effective Ig therapy including guidance for home-based administration. Key topics include managing adverse reactions, clinician training, patient education, and quality improvement. A patient case study highlights practical applications, supporting home care clinicians in delivering high-quality home care aligned with national standards.
PubDate: Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT-
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- The Tormented Soul: Caring for Older Adults with Depression in Home
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Authors: Hellwig; Karen
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This article explores depression in older adults, addressing types of depression, risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention strategies, treatments, and the critical role of home care clinicians. It concludes with a discussion on the tragic issue of suicide among older adults, including its risk factors, prevention, and management.
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- Factors Associated with Paid Service Use among Caregivers of
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Authors: Shin; Ju Young; Pohlig, Ryan T.; Habermann, Barbara
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This study aimed to describe paid service use among informal caregivers of community-dwelling older adults and to identify factors associated with paid service use using data from the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020. Home modification was the most used paid service (43.2%) followed by paid help (41%), outside transportation (22.5%), and respite care (14.5%) among 912 caregivers. Higher levels of caregiver education and household income, recipients' older age, greater numbers of recipient health conditions/problems, higher levels of care intensity, and providing medical/nursing tasks were associated with a greater number of paid service use. Home healthcare clinicians play an essential role in supporting informal caregivers in the community setting by assessing caregiving needs and the home environment during each visit and referring caregivers to appropriate state or federal caregiver support programs. Research examining the decision-making process regarding paid service use among older adults and their caregivers could provide an opportunity to deliver more patient/caregiver-centered services.
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- TeamSTEPPS® in Home Health
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Authors: Sevier; Matt
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TeamSTEPPS is a patient safety model that uses a collection of tools and best practices to optimize team performance. It has been widely adopted in the inpatient setting but clinician autonomy has been a barrier in its use. A home healthcare agency began using TeamSTEPPS® and found that it has a positive impact on nurse retention through the use of situational awareness and mutual support tools. Small improvements were made in OASIS outcomes and 30-day hospital readmissions through the use of handoffs and huddles.
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- Knowledge About Medical Management and Therapies for Stroke Among
Caregivers of Stroke Survivors—A Comparative Study-
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Authors: Sirisha; Sai; Jala, Sireesha; Putta, Sanjana; Vooturi, Sudhindra; Kaul, Subhash
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This study compared knowledge of stroke medications and therapies between informal caregivers of stroke survivors and controls, highlighting important implications for post-stroke care. Although awareness of stroke deterioration and recurrence was similar between groups, caregivers demonstrated greater recognition of residual effects, such as one-sided weakness and speech difficulties. Higher education, particularly holding a graduation degree, was strongly associated with better awareness among caregivers, including an improved understanding of the role of medications and therapies in stroke management. These findings underscore the need for structured training programs to equip caregivers with essential knowledge for supporting stroke survivors after hospital discharge. Enhancing caregiver education can improve understanding of recovery trajectories, promote effective management of residual symptoms, and help families set realistic goals for community reintegration. Addressing these gaps in caregiver training could lead to better outcomes for both stroke survivors and their families.
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- Cultural Stigmatization in Home Care Nursing
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Authors: Mensah-Nti; Anna
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This concept analysis explores cultural stigmatization and its impact on home care, using Walker and Avant's eight-step method and reviewing 49 peer-reviewed articles. Cultural stigmatization is identified as a key barrier, causing discrimination and negatively affecting patient outcomes. The home care implications of addressing cultural stigmatization include interventions that address clinician biases, enhance cultural sensitivity, and reduce stereotypes to improve care quality. These implications highlight the need for targeted strategies to address cultural stigmatization in home care settings, ensuring equitable and effective services for all patients.
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- Transitioning from Home Care to Phase 2 Cardiac Rehabilitation
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Authors: Marchwinski; Laura
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- Reflecting on a Career in Home Health Nursing and Management in the USA
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Authors: Hicks-Clayton; Gary E.
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- Home Care and the Patient Taking Kratom
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Authors: Sykora; Heidi
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- Assessment Fundamentals: Blood Pressure Measurement
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Authors: Gorski; Lisa A.
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- Immunoglobulin Therapy and Standards of Practice
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