| Literature DB >> 29578844 |
Elliane Irani1, Karen B Hirschman2, Pamela Z Cacchione2, Kathryn H Bowles2,3.
Abstract
Despite patients referred to home health having diverse and complex needs, it is unknown how nurses develop personalized visit plans. In this qualitative descriptive study, we interviewed 26 nurses from three agencies about their decision-making process to determine visit intensity and analyzed data using directed content analysis. Following a multifactorial assessment of the patient, nurses relied on their experience and their agency's protocols to develop the personalized visit plan. They revised the plan based on changes in the patient's clinical condition, engagement, and caregiver availability. Findings suggest strategies to improve visit planning and positively influence outcomes of home health patients.Entities:
Keywords: Directed content analysis; clinical pathways; home health care; needs assessment; nurse decision-making; patient care planning; qualitative descriptive; socioecological model; visit intensity
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Year: 2018 PMID: 29578844 PMCID: PMC6035056 DOI: 10.1080/01621424.2018.1456997
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Home Health Care Serv Q ISSN: 0162-1424