Kate A Sullivan1, Dorry McLaughlin, Felicity Hasson. 1. School of Health and Social Care, North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, Plas Coch Campus, Mold Road, Wrexham LL11 2AW, Wales, UK.
Abstract
AIM: this study surveyed a representative sample of district nurses (DNs) to ascertain their experience of working alongside a HAH service. METHOD: a self-completed postal questionnaire comprised of 14 items was distributed to 128 DNs. RESULTS: the evaluation found significant levels of satisfaction. All respondents indicated that they would refer a patient to the service again. However, the need for improved communication and increased awareness among DNs about the HAH service were also identified. CONCLUSION: the findings support the idea that a HAH service can enable patients with advanced progressive disease to be cared for at home. While the findings of this study cannot be generalized, they add to the growing body of research about HAH services in palliative care.
AIM: this study surveyed a representative sample of district nurses (DNs) to ascertain their experience of working alongside a HAH service. METHOD: a self-completed postal questionnaire comprised of 14 items was distributed to 128 DNs. RESULTS: the evaluation found significant levels of satisfaction. All respondents indicated that they would refer a patient to the service again. However, the need for improved communication and increased awareness among DNs about the HAH service were also identified. CONCLUSION: the findings support the idea that a HAH service can enable patients with advanced progressive disease to be cared for at home. While the findings of this study cannot be generalized, they add to the growing body of research about HAH services in palliative care.