Improving Self-Care Outcomes in Ostomy Patients via Education and Standardized Discharge Criteria
Adjusting to life with a new ostomy is a daunting prospect for many patients. Without proper education, complications can occur, some requiring hospital readmission. Many home healthcare nurses also face the challenge of training new ostomy patients in self-care. The purpose of this quality improvement pilot study was to improve outcomes in a sample of new ostomy patients by implementing an intervention consisting of nurse and patient education. The study was conducted at a Southern California home healthcare agency with an average patient census of 270. The participants were 30 home healthcare nurses (6 licensed vocationa...
Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Management of Severe Pain in Terminally Ill Patients at Home: An Evidence-Based Strategy
The purpose of this article is to describe current evidence-based strategies to manage severe pain in patients living with terminal illnesses. A comprehensive pain assessment is a critical step in the initial development of a pain management plan and for ongoing evaluation of patients' pain. Although we have many effective clinical tools available for pain assessment, they are not always used consistently, which can negatively affect the pain management plan. Home care and hospice nurses need to be consistent in using the tools and documenting the patient's pain level and response to the pain management plan. Patients and ...
Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: CE Connection Source Type: research
Senate Bill 296/House Bill 2150
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2020 Category: Nursing Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Systolic Heart Failure: An Update for Home Healthcare Clinicians
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - November 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: CE Connection Source Type: research
2019 ICN Congress in Singapore
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - November 1, 2019 Category: Nursing Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research
