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[A patient at home; a clinical case]
Benito Del Pino Casado1, Amparo Casado Lollano, Esther Nieto García
1Los Angeles II, Centro de Salud Los Angeles, Area XI de Atención Primaria de Madrid.
Summary
This study demonstrates the practical use of the Nursing Process, incorporating Gordon
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Clinical Practice
- Healthcare
Context:
- Home care settings
- Application of standardized nursing terminologies
- Patient-centered care delivery
Purpose:
- To illustrate the integration of Gordon's functional health patterns, NANDA International (NANDA) nursing diagnoses, and the Nursing Interventions Classification (NIC) system.
- To showcase the systematic application of the Nursing Process in a real-world home care scenario.
Summary:
- A clinical case study detailing a home care visit.
- Utilized Gordon's patterns for comprehensive patient assessment.
- Formulated NANDA nursing diagnoses and implemented NIC interventions for effective patient management.
Impact:
- Highlights the utility of structured nursing frameworks in home care.
- Provides a practical example for nursing education and professional development.
- Enhances understanding of evidence-based nursing practice in diverse settings.
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