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Home care of the ventilator-dependent child: realities and limitations
Pride Institute Journal of Long Term Home Health Care
|January 5, 1987
Insights
Home care for ventilator-dependent children is increasing, offering benefits but also risks. Further research is needed on psychological impacts and accurate cost analysis for these children receiving home mechanical ventilation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric critical care
- Home healthcare
- Medical technology assessment
Background:
- Increasing trend of discharging ventilator-dependent children home.
- Home care presents potential benefits for children and families.
- Home care also involves inherent risks and limitations.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the benefits and risks of home mechanical ventilation for children.
- Investigate the psychological impact of home care on children and families.
- Assess the need for improved cost accounting methods in pediatric home care.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing data on home care for ventilator-dependent children.
- Identification of potential risks and contraindications for home care.
- Analysis of the current understanding of psychological effects.
- Discussion on the necessity of advanced cost accounting.
Main Results:
- Home care is a growing option for ventilator-dependent children.
- While beneficial, home care poses risks and is not suitable for all children.
- Psychological consequences and cost-effectiveness require further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Home mechanical ventilation is a viable option but requires careful patient selection.
- Comprehensive studies on psychological well-being and economic evaluations are essential.
- Future research should focus on optimizing outcomes and resource allocation for pediatric home care.
Abstract:
More ventilator-dependent children have been discharged to the home over the past few years. While some data indicate that home care can be beneficial to both the child and the family, there are risks. Some children can not be home care candidates. The psychological consequences of home care on the children and their families needs more study. More sophisticated cost accounting is needed to analyze the care costs.