“Less time committed to care”: Beliefs About Electronic Visit Verification Among Adults Using Home-Based Personal Assistance Services
In 2016, the federal government mandated that all Medicaid-funded personal assistance services be documented through an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) program by January 2020. Most states have asked for extensions due to difficulties in implementation and strong opposition from consumer advocacy groups. Qualitative research has documented various concerns of consumers and consumer advocates. In 2020 (prepandemic), we conducted a mail survey of consumers which included questions regarding familiarity with, and attitudes toward, EVV. Respondents could also write in qualitative comments. This paper explores consumers' pe...
Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - March 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Effects of a Caregiver Educational Program on Interactions between Family Caregivers and Patients with Advanced COPD
This study investigated the effects of a caregiver educational program on interactions between family caregivers and patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In this trial, 92 pairs of family caregivers and patients in a subspecialty lung care clinic located in Birjand, Iran were allocated into intervention and control groups (n = 46 per group). The intervention consisted of eight sessions, including three educational sessions on COPD, two educational sessions on coping strategies, as well as three peer support sessions. The Dyadic Relationship Scale was completed at baseline, posttest, and foll...
Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - March 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature Source Type: research
Administration of Subcutaneous Injections: Nurses can help family caregivers enhance their knowledge, experience, and skill in managing injectable treatments
This article is part of a series, Supporting Family Caregivers: No Longer Home Alone, published in collaboration with the AARP Foundation. Results of focus groups conducted as part of the AARP Foundation's No Longer Home Alone video project supported evidence that family caregivers aren't being given the information they need to manage the complex care regimens of their family members. This series of articles and accompanying videos aims to help nurses provide caregivers with the tools they need to manage their family member's medications. Each article explains the principles nurses should consider and reinforce with careg...
Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - March 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: NCPD Connection Source Type: research
Managing Complex Medication Regimens: Nurses can enhance a family caregiver's knowledge, skill, and confidence
This article is part of a series, Supporting Family Caregivers: No Longer Home Alone, published in collaboration with the AARP Foundation. Results of focus groups conducted as part of the AARP Foundation's No Longer Home Alone video project supported evidence that family caregivers aren't being given the information they need to manage the complex care regimens of their family members. This series of articles and accompanying videos aims to help nurses provide caregivers with the tools they need to manage their family member's medications. Each article explains the principles nurses should consider and reinforce with careg...
Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - March 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: Feature: NCPD Connection Source Type: research
Two Long Years
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - March 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: EDITORIAL Source Type: research
Caring for Aging Skin: Preventing and Managing skin problems in older adults
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Connection Source Type: research
Teaching Wound Care to Family Caregivers: An Overview of Methods to Use to Promote Wound Healing
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: NCPD Connection Source Type: research
Home Care: A Student Nurse's Perspective
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: COMMENTARY Source Type: research
Bringing Attention to Work Done Well
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: CONSULT PRN Source Type: research
A Day in the Life of a Home Care Scheduler
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: A DAY IN THE LIFE OF... Source Type: research
The IHCNO and the Transcultural Nursing Society
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: IHCNO Source Type: research
Caution when Restarting Clozapine
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: ISMP MEDICATION SAFETY Source Type: research
Speech, Cognitive, and Perceptual Difficulties Based on Stroke Location
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: FOCUS ON THERAPY Source Type: research
Managing Caregiver Stress
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: FOCUS ON GERIATRICS Source Type: research
Letter-to-Editor - “I remember when....”
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Source: Home Healthcare Nurse - January 1, 2022 Category: Nursing Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
