Nursing protocol for telephonic supervision of clients

Area of Science:

• Nursing Practice
• Health Informatics
• Patient Care Management

Background:

• Healthcare delivery is influenced by access to care, patient vulnerabilities, technology, and costs.
• Patients are frequently discharged from hospitals before adequate home support is established.
• Nurses are increasingly adopting telehealth to bridge care gaps and manage patients remotely.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a practical algorithm for nurses to safely monitor patients in their homes via telephone.
• To offer a guide for telephonic supervision within the home environment.
• To support nurses in managing patients with varying health needs outside traditional clinical settings.

Main Methods:

• Development of a clinical algorithm for telephonic patient monitoring.
• Application of the algorithm in nursing practice for home-based patient supervision.
• Focus on cost-effective strategies for managing homebound or chronically ill patients.

Main Results:

• The algorithm provides a structured approach for safe remote patient assessment.
• Telephonic nursing offers a viable, cost-effective solution for continuous patient care.
• The guide facilitates consistent monitoring for patients with fluctuating health statuses.

Conclusions:

• The proposed algorithm enhances the safety and efficiency of telephonic nursing practice.
• Telehealth, specifically telephonic nursing, is crucial for managing patients with long-term or homebound needs.
• This approach supports nurses in providing continuous, cost-effective care to vulnerable patient populations.