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Data collection gathers information needed to make accurate judgments about a patient's present condition. During a health history interview, subjective data is collected from the patient, their caregivers, or family members, and objective data is collected through observations and physical assessment. Patients are the primary source of subjective data. Thus information gathered from patients through interviews, observations, and physical examination is primary data. Secondary sources of data...
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The physical assessment examines the patient for objective data that defines the patient's condition, and aids in formulating the nursing care plan. The purpose of physical assessment is a health status appraisal, which includes identifying health problems, and establishing a database for nursing intervention.
The principles to begin the physical assessment include conducting a comprehensive or problem-related history in a quiet, well-lit room, emphasizing privacy and comfort for the patient.

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Planning home care services: which data do we need?

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  • 1National Research Counacil, Targeted Project on Aging, Via Pancaldo 21, I-50127 Florence, Italy.

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Home healthcare is increasingly central due to financial pressures and changing demographics. This shift necessitates professional education and expanded research for cost-effective, quality care delivery, especially for the elderly.

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Methodology for Establishing a Community-Wide Life Laboratory for Capturing Unobtrusive and Continuous Remote Activity and Health Data
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Published on: July 27, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Gerontology
  • Public Health Policy

Background:

  • Home healthcare is becoming a primary service delivery model in developed nations, particularly for the elderly.
  • Demographic shifts and financial imperatives, such as Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRG) payments, are driving this transition.
  • DRGs incentivize shorter hospital stays, necessitating a greater volume of care to be provided in the home setting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing importance of home-based healthcare services.
  • To identify key challenges and requirements associated with the shift towards home care.
  • To emphasize the need for professional adaptation and research in this evolving healthcare landscape.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of healthcare delivery trends in developed countries, focusing on Italy.
  • Examination of the impact of financial reimbursement models like Diagnostic Related Groupings (DRG) on hospital care duration.
  • Review of the implications for healthcare professional education and research.

Main Results:

  • Hospitals face increasing incentives to reduce inpatient stays due to fixed DRG payments.
  • A significant portion of care previously delivered in hospitals will transition to the home setting.
  • This transition demands enhanced training for healthcare professionals, particularly physicians, in home-based care.

Conclusions:

  • The shift to home healthcare requires a re-evaluation of professional education and training programs.
  • Expanded health services research is crucial to compare the cost-effectiveness of different care settings.
  • Epidemiologic studies are needed to understand and manage chronic diseases driving the demand for home care services.