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Revisiting treatment in the home
1University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Archives of Psychiatric Nursing
|February 15, 2001
Summary
Psychiatric nursing can effectively provide home treatment, offering benefits like cost-effectiveness. However, widespread adoption requires better reimbursement and increased interest from psychiatric nurses in this care modality.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Home Healthcare
- Mental Health Services
Background:
- Home treatment has gained prominence in recent years.
- This article examines psychiatric nursing's historical and current involvement with home-based care.
- The suitability of home treatment for nursing education and practice is explored.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review psychiatric nursing's roles and interest in home treatment.
- To analyze the advantages and rationale for choosing home treatment interventions.
- To assess the fit between psychiatric nursing's skills and home treatment delivery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of articles over 30 years old.
- Examination of psychiatric nursing's unique contributions to home treatment.
- Summary of home visiting studies from other nursing specialties.
Main Results:
- Home treatment aligns well with psychiatric nursing's capabilities and training.
- Studies indicate cost-effectiveness in various home visiting nursing interventions.
- Transitional home care models have not been consistently integrated into payment structures.
Conclusions:
- Home treatment is a natural and beneficial extension of psychiatric nursing care.
- The future use of home treatment depends on adequate reimbursement systems.
- Sustained interest and engagement from psychiatric nurses are crucial for expanding this modality.