[Programs of nursing home care]

Home care is an assistance strategy that emphasizes patient autonomy, as well as self-care in the domiciliary setting. This strategy involves planning, coordination, and performance of several services. This study is of a descriptive type, contemplating a qualitative approach by means of a bibliographical review. Data were analyzed through the Content Analysis technique, with two categories being identified: home care programs and systematization of care. Home care reduces the number of clinical complications, additional hospitalizations, and hospital costs. Upon outlining a home care program, objectives must be established with the purpose of effecting the desired changes. When carrying out the systematization, nurses must build ties and a partnership with the patient and his/her family.