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There's no place like home.

R H Bock, C Lierman, E Ahmann

    Children'S Health Care : Journal of the Association for the Care of Children'S Health
    |March 6, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Pediatric home care offers a humane, effective, and cost-effective alternative to institutionalization for children with chronic illnesses. Wider understanding and acceptance of these services are crucial for maximizing benefits to children, families, and society.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Health Services Research
    • Healthcare Policy

    Background:

    • Many children with chronic illnesses or handicapping conditions can receive adequate care at home.
    • Pediatric home care services are underdeveloped and not widely understood or accepted.
    • Current healthcare planning often overlooks the benefits of home care, viewing it as a financial burden rather than a cost-effective solution.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To disseminate the concept of pediatric home care.
    • To highlight the advantages of home care for children, families, and society.
    • To share experiences from a 2-year hospital-based pediatric home care service.

    Main Methods:

    • Recounting a 2-year experience with a hospital-based pediatric home care service.

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  • Documenting the implementation and outcomes of home care interventions.
  • Analyzing the potential benefits and cost-effectiveness of pediatric home care.

    • Main Results:

    • Home care can provide suitable alternatives to institutionalization for chronically ill children.
    • Health planners and policymakers often fail to recognize the advantages of home care.
    • Home care represents a cost-effective investment in people over facilities.

    Conclusions:

    • Pediatric home care is a humane and effective approach to managing chronic childhood conditions.
    • Increased understanding and acceptance of home care are needed among health planners and policymakers.
    • Home care is a cost-effective healthcare alternative with significant benefits for all stakeholders.